Term Name: | pheochromocytoma |
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Synonyms: | phaeochromocytoma |
Definition: | An endocrine organ benign neoplasm that arises within the adrenal medulla, releasing epinephrines and norepinephrines hormones that cause either episodic or persistent high blood pressure. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:0050771] ( DOID:0050771 ) |