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carcinoid tumor  

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  • A tumor, in general, is an overproduction or an abnormal production of cells. A carcinoid tumor is a slow growing tumor, which is a result of an overproduction of hormone-producing cells. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Carcinoid Tumors]

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