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paraneoplastic syndrome

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1 Definition of paraneoplastic syndrome

Meaning of paraneoplastic syndrome: A group of symptoms that may develop when substances released by some cancer cells disrupt the normal function of surrounding cells and tissue.

A group of symptoms that may develop when substances released by some cancer cells disrupt the normal function of surrounding cells and tissue.

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