PARAGANGLIOMA
\pˌaɹəɡˌaŋɡlɪˈə͡ʊmə], \pˌaɹəɡˌaŋɡlɪˈəʊmə], \p_ˌa_ɹ_ə_ɡ_ˌa_ŋ_ɡ_l_ɪ__ˈəʊ_m_ə]\
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A neural crest tumor usually derived from the chromoreceptor tissue of a paraganglion, such as the carotid body, or medulla of the adrenal gland (usually called a chromaffinoma or pheochromocytoma). It is more common in women than in men. (Stedman, 25th ed; from Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
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