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Definition of Renal cell carcinoma

Renal cell carcinoma: Cancer that develops in the lining of the renal tubules, which filter the blood and produce the urine. Also called renal cell cancer.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 3/26/1998 2:28:00 PM

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