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Named after two surgeons, R. M. Zollinger and E. H. Ellison.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Today it means: A disorder where increased levels of the hormone gastrin are produced, causing the stomach to produce excess hydrochloric acid; often caused by a tumor (gastrinoma) of the duodenum or pancreas, and resulting in peptic ulcers. Full definition →