nonfunctioning tumor

Definition / meaning of nonfunctioning tumor

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

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

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