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Papillary renal cell carcinoma
A type of kidney cancer that accounts for 15 to 20% of renal carcinomas. It occurs in both sporadic and familial forms. Hereditary papillary renal carcinoma is characterized by the development of multiple papillary tumors in both kidneys…
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- Thelarche The beginnings of breast development at puberty. Thelarche is now a normal event at an earlier age (e.g., age…
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- ACC Adenoid cystic carcinoma
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- Vitamin P An old name for substances now known as bioflavinoids. They are no longer considered to be vitamins by the…
- Vaccine, flu The flu (influenza) vaccine is recommended for persons at high risk for serious complications from influenza…