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renal capsule

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Cancer

The fibrous connective tissue that surrounds each kidney.

National Cancer Institute — Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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capsule
cyst (sist)
filler
Gerota's capsule
Gerota's fascia
lymph gland
lymph node (limf node)
renal fascia

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