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Definition of Nephroblastoma

1. Noun. Malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass.

Medical Definition of Nephroblastoma

1. Wilm's tumour or nephroblastoma, is a cancerous tumour of the kidney in children. Wilm's is the most common tumour of the kidney and the most common intra-abdominal tumour in children. The exact cause is unknown, but probably develops in foetal tissue due to an underlying genetic factor. (13 Nov 1997)

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