Definition of "neuroblastoma" []

• A malignant tumor composed of neuroblasts, originating in the autonomic nervous system or the adrenal medulla and occurring chiefly in infants and young children. (noun)

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• "CoBlooded the Great says he never heard the word "neuroblastoma" before he talked to Jesus Peña in April."
• "Defining the specific type of neuroblastoma is particularly important because some types resolve spontaneously or are curable with surgery while other types are very aggressive."
• "Van Nocker has neuroblastoma, which is a very rare form of childhood cancer that targets the nervous system and creates tumors throughout the body."