Noun: neuroblastoma
- Malignant tumour containing embryonic nerve cells; usually metastasizes quickly
"Early detection of neuroblastoma in children is crucial for treatment"
Derived forms: neuroblastomas
Type of: malignant neoplasm, malignant tumor [US], malignant tumour [Brit, Cdn], metastatic tumor [US], metastatic tumour [Brit, Cdn]
Encyclopedia: Neuroblastoma