neuroblastoma

neuroblastoma definition - medical

neu·ro·blas·to·ma (no͝orˌō-blă-stōˈmə)

noun
A malignant tumor composed of neuroblasts, originating in the autonomic nervous system or the adrenal medulla and occurring most commonly in infants and young children.

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