Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
English edit
Etymology edit
Named after two surgeons, R. M. Zollinger and E. H. Ellison.
Noun edit
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (uncountable)
- (medicine) A disorder where increased levels of the hormone gastrin are produced, causing the stomach to produce excess hydrochloric acid; often caused by a tumor (gastrinoma) of the duodenum or pancreas, and resulting in peptic ulcers.
Derived terms edit
- ZE (abbreviation)