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ZES in Physiology Meaning

The ZES meaning in Physiology terms is "Zollinger–Ellison syndrome". There are 1 related meanings of the ZES Physiology abbreviation.

ZES on Physiology Full Forms

  1. Zollinger–Ellison syndrome Zollinger–Ellison syndrome (ZES) is a Gastrinoma which is a neuroendocrine tumor that secretes Gastrin; resultant hypergastrinemia causes gastric acid hypersecretion. This leads to growth of gastric mucosa, increase in number of Parietal cells and proliferation of gastric ECL cells. Most Gastrinomas are present in duodenum (50-70%), pancreas ( 20-40%) and other intraabdominal site.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. What does ZES stand for Physiology?

    ZES stands for Zollinger–Ellison syndrome in Physiology terms.

  2. What is the shortened form of Zollinger–Ellison syndrome in Physiology?

    The short form of "Zollinger–Ellison syndrome" is ZES for Physiology.

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