Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

noun

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.

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nounZollinger-Ellison syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA 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.

Origin

Named after two surgeons, R. M. Zollinger and E. H. Ellison.

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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Zollinger-Ellison%20syndrome

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