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Choroid neoplasm

MedGen UID:
3059
•Concept ID:
C0008523
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Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Choroid Neoplasm; Choroid Neoplasms; Choroidal Neoplasm; Choroidal Neoplasms; Neoplasm, Choroid; Neoplasm, Choroidal; Neoplasms, Choroid; Neoplasms, Choroidal
SNOMED CT: Tumor of choroid (127001008); Neoplasm of choroid (127001008)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0021258

Definition

A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the choroid. [from NCI]

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