DIARRHEOGENIC TUMOR
\dˌa͡ɪərhɪə͡ʊd͡ʒˈɛnɪk tjˈuːmə], \dˌaɪərhɪəʊdʒˈɛnɪk tjˈuːmə], \d_ˌaɪ_ə_r_h_ɪ__əʊ_dʒ_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_k t_j_ˈuː_m_ə]\
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An endocrine tumor, usually arising in the pancreas, that produces vasoactive intestinal polypeptide, which is the mediator of a syndrome of watery diarrhea, hypokalemia, and hypochlorhydria, leading to renal failure and death. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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