main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary paraneoplastic syndrome Definition: (pair-a-NEE-o-PLAS-tik) Name given to a large group of medical complications that may develop when substances, released by some cancer cells into the blood stream, disrupt the normal function of surrounding cells and tissues, rather than by direct invasion of a tumor. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.