Pheochromocytoma (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural phe·o·chro·mo·cy·to·mas, phe·o·chro·mo·cy·to·ma·ta [fee-oh-kroh-moh-sahy-toh-muh-tuh]. /ˌfi oʊˌkroʊ moʊ saɪˈtoʊ mə tə/. Pathology.
  1. a tumor of the sympathetic nervous system or adrenal medulla, that produces excess norepinephrine and epinephrine and causes hypertension, headaches, nausea, etc.
Pheochromocytoma (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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