endocrine-inactive tumor

Definition / meaning of endocrine-inactive tumor

A tumor that is found in endocrine tissue but does not make extra hormones. Endocrine-inactive tumors usually do not cause symptoms until they grow large or spread to other parts of the body. Also called nonfunctioning tumor.

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

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