HNPCC at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is HNPCC? Hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer. An inherited disorder in which affected individuals have a higher-than-normal chance of developing colorectal cancer and certain other types of cancer, often before the age of 50. Also called Lynch syndrome.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Charlie
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