Clinical Diagnosis · Endocrine System · Hard
Phaeochromocytoma
Meaning: A rare tumour of the adrenal gland that releases excess adrenaline, causing episodes of high blood pressure.
In practice: Episodic headaches, sweating and palpitations led to the diagnosis of a phaeochromocytoma.
Word parts
- -oma means a lump, mass or tumour
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