DIARRHEOGENIC TUMORS
\dˌa͡ɪərhɪə͡ʊd͡ʒˈɛnɪk tjˈuːməz], \dˌaɪərhɪəʊdʒˈɛnɪk tjˈuːməz], \d_ˌaɪ_ə_r_h_ɪ__əʊ_dʒ_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_k t_j_ˈuː_m_ə_z]\
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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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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].