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peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor

Meaning of peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor: A type of cancer that forms in bone or soft tissue.

Definition of peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor

A type of cancer that forms in bone or soft tissue. Also called Ewing sarcoma and pPNET.

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

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