transitional cell cancer
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-008848
Cancer that begins in cells called urothelial cells that line the urethra, bladder, ureters, renal pelvis, and some other organs. Urothelial cells are also called transitional cells. These cells can change shape and stretch without breaking apart. Also called urothelial cancer.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-008848 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | urothelial cancer |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Cancer that begins in cells called urothelial cells that line the urethra, bladder, ureters, renal pelvis, and some other organs. Urothelial cells are also called transitional cells. These cells can change shape and stretch without breaking apart. Also called urothelial cancer.",
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