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pheochromocytoma

phe·o·chro·mo·cy·to·ma
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fee-oh-kroh-moh-sahy-toh-muh]
    • /ˌfi oʊˌkroʊ moʊ saɪˈtoʊ mə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fee-oh-kroh-moh-sahy-toh-muh]
    • /ˌfi oʊˌkroʊ moʊ saɪˈtoʊ mə/

Definition of pheochromocytoma word

  • noun plural pheochromocytoma a tumor of the sympathetic nervous system or adrenal medulla, that produces excess norepinephrine and epinephrine and causes hypertension, headaches, nausea, etc. 1

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Origin of pheochromocytoma

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
1925-30; pheochromocyte a chromaffin cell of the adrenal medulla (pheochrome chromaffin (< Greek phai(ós) dusky + -o- + -chrome) + -o- + -cyte) + -oma; compare German Phäochromocytom (1912)

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Parts of speech for Pheochromocytoma

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pheochromocytoma popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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