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Definition of Testicular cancer

1. Noun. Malignant tumor of the testis; usually occurring in older men.

Medical Definition of Testicular cancer

1. A malignant growth that arises from a glandular cell in the testis. Common symptoms include a painless testicular mass in a male between the ages of 15 and 35 years. Monthly self-examinations are recommended in those between the ages of 15 and 39 years of age. (13 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Testicular Cancer

Literary usage of Testicular cancer

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Guide To Clinical Preventive Services by U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (1989)
"testicular cancer accounts for less than 1% of all male neoplasms, and the lifetime ... Clinical Intervention: Periodic screening for testicular cancer by ..."

2. Reviews in Environmental Health (1998): Toxicological Defense Mechanics edited by Gary E. R. Hook, George W. Lucier (2000)
"No report has indicated an increase in testicular cancer in this population. by Toppari et al. (33). Salient features of the data include the following ..."

3. Assessment of the Scientific Information for the Radiation Exposure by Brer, National Research Council (2005)
"testicular cancer testicular cancer is another type that is not ... The susceptibility of testicular cancer to radiation induction is deemed very low or ..."

4. Racial/Ethnic Patterns of Cancer in the United Statesedited by Barry A. Miller edited by Barry A. Miller (1997)
"testicular cancer incidence rates vary widely among the racial/ethnic ... testicular cancer, unlike most cancers, occurs predominantly in young men, ..."

5. Racial/Ethnic Patterns of Cancer in the United Statesedited by Barry A. Miller edited by Barry A. Miller (1997)
"testicular cancer incidence rates vary widely among the racial/ethnic ... testicular cancer, unlike most cancers, occurs predominantly in young men, ..."

6. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Serum PLAP/PLAP-like enzymes are elevated in testicular cancer patients and also in heavy smokers. Such elevations were measurable with anti-PLAP polyclonal ..."

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