Meaning of CARCINOID

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WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a small tumor (benign or malignant) arising from the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract; usually associated with excessive secretion of serotonin
	See Also:		neoplasm, tumor, tumour
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		A type of tumor usually found in the gastrointestinal system (most often in the appendix), and sometimes in the lungs or other sites. Carcinoid tumors are usually benign.