clear cell adenocarcinoma

Definition of clear cell adenocarcinoma

clear cell adenocarcinoma

(kleer sel A-deh-noh-KAR-sih-NOH-muh)
A rare type of cancer in which the cells look clear when viewed under a microscope. Clear cell adenocarcinoma occurs most often in the kidney and in the female reproductive organs. Also called clear cell carcinoma.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms