VIPOMA
\vɪpˈə͡ʊmə], \vɪpˈəʊmə], \v_ɪ_p_ˈəʊ_m_ə]\
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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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