embryonal tumor

Definition / meaning of embryonal tumor

A mass of rapidly growing cells that begins in embryonic (fetal) tissue. Embryonal tumors may be benign or malignant, and include neuroblastomas and Wilms tumors. Also called embryoma.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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