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Negative predictive value (NPV) - Proportion of true negative tests when a modality gives a negative test result.

Neoadjuvant - A treatment that is provided prior to definitive local therapy in order to make a cancer more susceptible to complete eradication.

Nephrectomy - Removal of the kidney.

Nephroureterectomy - Removal of the kidney and ureter.

Nucleus - A spherical body within a cell containing genetic material.

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