Definition:
gastrointestinal stromal tumor
 (GAS-troh-in-TES-tih-nul STROH-mul TOO-mer)A type of tumor that usually begins in cells in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. It can be benign or malignant. Also called GIST.
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 may be found anywhere in or near the gastrointestinal tract.','popup','width=780,height=630,scrollbars=1,resizable=1,menubar=0,location=0,status=0,toolbar=0'))