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Meaning of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor: An aggressive cancer of the central nervous system, kidney, or liver that occurs in very young children.

Definition of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor

An aggressive cancer of the central nervous system, kidney, or liver that occurs in very young children. Also called AT/RT and ATT/RHT.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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