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TUMEUR NEUROENDOCRINE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- neuroendocrine tumour
1, record 1, English, neuroendocrine%20tumour
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NET 1, record 1, English, NET
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- neuroendocrine tumor 2, record 1, English, neuroendocrine%20tumor
correct, noun
- NET 2, record 1, English, NET
correct, noun
- NET 2, record 1, English, NET
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are a group of uncommon tumors that start in your neuroendocrine cells. These cells combine the traits of nerve cells and hormone-producing endocrine cells. Most neuroendocrine tumors are malignant (cancerous). 2, record 1, English, - neuroendocrine%20tumour
Record 1, Key term(s)
- neuro-endocrine tumour
- neuro-endocrine tumor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tumeur neuroendocrine
1, record 1, French, tumeur%20neuroendocrine
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TNE 2, record 1, French, TNE
feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tumeur neuroendocrinienne 3, record 1, French, tumeur%20neuroendocrinienne
feminine noun
- TNE 4, record 1, French, TNE
feminine noun
- TNE 4, record 1, French, TNE
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les tumeurs neuroendocrines (TNE) prennent naissance dans les cellules du système neuroendocrinien. Ce dernier est un réseau de cellules dispersées dans tout le corps. D’une structure proche des cellules nerveuses (neurones), les cellules neuroendocrines reçoivent des messages du système nerveux et y réagissent en fabriquant des hormones. 2, record 1, French, - tumeur%20neuroendocrine
Record 1, Key term(s)
- tumeur neuro-endocrine
- tumeur neuro-endocrinienne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-10-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gastrinoma
1, record 2, English, gastrinoma
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of neuroendocrine tumour (which starts in cells of the neuroendocrine system) that develops in the stomach, duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) or pancreas. 2, record 2, English, - gastrinoma
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gastrinome
1, record 2, French, gastrinome
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de tumeur neuroendocrine(elle prend naissance dans les cellules du système neuroendocrinien) qui se développe dans l'estomac, le duodénum(première partie de l'intestin grêle) ou le pancréas. 2, record 2, French, - gastrinome
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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