Home/Topics/General Medical Terms/teratocarcinoma General Medical Terms Cancer & Oncology Reproductive, Pregnancy & Breast Health teratocarcinoma Listen Save Share Print Meaning of teratocarcinoma: A type of germ cell cancer that usually forms in the testes (testicles). Definition of teratocarcinoma A type of germ cell cancer that usually forms in the testes (testicles). Written and maintained by James Murray · Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations. Keep exploringRelated termsMore in General Medical Terms → Prevention & Risk human papillomavirus vaccine Built from empty shells of the virus coat, so it shows the immune system the right shape while containing no genetic material at all. Read definition → General Medical Terms AC-T AC-T is a sequential chemotherapy regimen for breast cancer that pairs two drugs given together followed by a third drug given afterward. Read definition → Biological & Chemical Substances estrogen receptor A hormone receptor that works as a gene switch, so blocking it changes what a cell builds rather than merely what it senses. Read definition → Diseases & Disorders Denys-Drash syndrome Denys-Drash syndrome is a rare genetic disorder combining early kidney failure, abnormal sexual development, and a high risk of Wilms tumor. Read definition →
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