multiple endocrine neoplasia

multiple endocrine neoplasia
(MEN) a group of rare genetic disorders characterized by hyperplasia and hyperfunction of two or more components of the endocrine system. Several types have been distinguished; all are transmitted as autosomal dominant traits with varying penetrance. Called also multiple endocrine adenomatosis, polyendocrine adenomatosis, and polyendocrinoma.

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