mesonephroma
Meaning of mesonephroma: A rare type of tumor, usually of the female genital tract, in which the insides of the cells look clear when viewed under a microscope.
Definition of mesonephroma
A rare type of tumor, usually of the female genital tract, in which the insides of the cells look clear when viewed under a microscope. Also called clear cell adenocarcinoma and clear cell carcinoma.
How mesonephroma is built
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- meso- Prefix · Greek middle
- nephr/o, ren/o Combining form · Greek and Latin kidney
- -oma Suffix · Greek tumour, mass, swelling
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