Definition of Renal cell carcinoma

1. Noun. A type of cancer in which the epithelial cells of the kidney grow uncontrollably ¹

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Medical Definition of Renal cell carcinoma

1. The most common form of kidney cancer which occurs when the cells lining the renal tubule undergo cancerous changes. There are approximately 18,000 new cases of renal cell carcinoma (hypernephroma) per year in the U.S. With about 8,000 deaths annually. Smoking is considered a major risk factor. Kidney dialysis patients are at increased risk for the development of hypernephroma. Family history for renal cell carcinoma is also considered a risk factor. Symptoms include haematuria, flank pain, abdominal pain, back pain, weight loss and abdominal swelling. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Renal Cell Carcinoma

renal angle
renal artery
renal artery obstruction
renal artery stenosis
renal ballottement
renal branch of lesser splanchnic nerve
renal branch of vagus nerve
renal calcification
renal calculi
renal calculus
renal cancer
renal capsule
renal carcinosarcoma
renal cast
renal cell cancer
renal cell carcinoma
renal cell carcinomas
renal cell carcinomata
renal circulation
renal clearance
renal colic
renal collar
renal columns
renal corpuscle
renal corpuscles
renal cortex
renal cortical adenoma
renal cortical lobule
renal diabetes
renal disorder

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