rcc

RCC is an acronym that can refer to several different things in medicine, construction, and other fields. The most common medical meaning is renal cell carcinoma, the most frequent type of kidney cancer in adults. It arises from the renal cortex and can present with nonspecific symptoms; in some cases it causes hematuria, flank pain, or a palpable mass, and it may be associated with paraneoplastic syndromes. Risk factors include tobacco use, obesity, hypertension, and certain hereditary conditions such as von Hippel–Lindau disease. Diagnosis is usually based on imaging studies such as CT or MRI, with biopsy not always required. Treatment depends on stage and may involve nephrectomy (partial or radical) for localized disease, while advanced or metastatic cases may be treated with targeted therapies and immunotherapies. Prognosis varies with stage, grade, and molecular features.

RCC also stands for reinforced cement concrete, a construction material in which steel reinforcement bars or mesh are embedded within concrete to resist tensile forces. This combination increases strength and ductility, enabling greater spans and more complex structural forms. Design and construction require careful detailing to protect reinforcement from corrosion and ensure adequate concrete cover and spacing. RCC is widely used in infrastructure and building projects around the world and is governed by regional or national design codes.

Other uses of the acronym exist in various contexts, including abbreviations for organizations or terms such as the Roman Catholic Church in some publications, or regional cancer centers. The precise meaning of RCC depends on the context in which it appears.