Pseudomyxoma peritonei
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Pseudomyxoma peritonei | |
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Term | Pseudomyxoma peritonei |
Short definition | Pseudomyxoma peritonei - (pronounced) (SOO-doh-mik-SOH-muh PAYR-ih-TOH-ny) A buildup of mucus in the abdominal cavity. The mucus may come from ruptured ovarian cysts, the appendix, or other abdominal tissue. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Pseudomyxoma peritonei - (pronounced) (SOO-doh-mik-SOH-muh PAYR-ih-TOH-ny) A buildup of mucus in the abdominal cavity. The mucus may come from ruptured ovarian cysts, the appendix, or other abdominal tissue. Mucus-secreting cells can attach themselves to the peritoneal lining and continue to secrete mucus
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pseudomyxoma peritonei
- Wikipedia's article - Pseudomyxoma peritonei
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