atropine suppression test

Definition / meaning of atropine suppression test

A test used to help find out if secretion of pancreatic polypeptide (a protein released by the pancreas) is normal or caused by a tumor. A drug called atropine sulfate is injected into the patient

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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