wilms' tumor

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Definition of wilms' tumor in English English dictionary

A malignant tumor of the kidney that is associated with certain genetic abnormalities and chiefly affects young children. Also called nephroblastoma

malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass

Related Terms

aniridia-Wilms' tumor syndrome

A particular human disease, caused by deletion of part of chromosome 11, and causing aniridia and other problems

Hyphenation

wilms' tu·mor