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Nephroblastoma

Definition: Nephroblastoma, also known as Wilms tumor, is a malignant tumor that primarily affects children, specifically developing in the kidneys.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

A nephroblastoma refers to a kidney tumor commonly found in children.

Senses:

Sense 1:

A malignant tumor that predominantly occurs in the kidneys.

Example Sentence: The doctors quickly identified the nephroblastoma during the child's routine check-up.

Sense 2:

The medical condition in which tumors develop in the kidneys.

Example Sentence: Treatment options for nephroblastoma vary depending on the stage and size of the tumors.

Usage:

Popular:

In popular usage, nephroblastoma usually refers to the disease in infants and young children.

Example Sentence: The survival rate for nephroblastoma patients has significantly increased due to advancements in medical research.

Local:

In local usage, nephroblastoma might be referred to as "Wilms tumor," named after the pioneer who first described it.

Example Sentence: Our local hospital has a specialized pediatric oncology department that treats cases of nephroblastoma.

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