Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

English

Etymology

Named after two surgeons, R. M. Zollinger and E. H. Ellison.

Noun

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (uncountable)

1. (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

• ZE (abbreviation)