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What is
gastrointestinal stromal tumor
?Pronunciation: /ˌgæstroʊɪnˈtɛstənəl stromal* ˈtumər/
gastrointestinal stromal tumor
Definition
A type of tumor that usually begins in cells in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. Some gastrointestinal stromal tumors may grow slowly over time, while others can grow and spread very quickly. Also called GIST.