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| The most common type of kidney cancer. It begins in the lining of the renal tubules in the kidney. The renal tubules filter the blood and produce urine. Also called hypernephroma. |
Previous Definitions: | remission, remission induction therapy, remote brachytherapy, renal artery, renal capsule | Next Definitions: | renal collecting tubule, renal failure, renal fascia, renal function test, renal glomerulus |
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