germ cell tumor

Definition / meaning of germ cell tumor

A type of tumor that begins in the cells that give rise to sperm or eggs. Germ cell tumors can occur almost anywhere in the body and can be either benign or malignant.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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