glioma

gli·o·ma

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Definitions of glioma word

noun plural glioma a tumor of the brain composed of neuroglia. 1
noun glioma A malignant tumor of the glial tissue of the nervous system. 1
noun glioma a tumour of the brain and spinal cord, composed of neuroglia cells and fibres 0
noun glioma a tumor of the brain, spinal cord, etc., composed of tissue that normally forms the supporting structure of nerves 0
noun glioma (pathology) A tumour that arises from glial cells in the brain or spinal cord. 0

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1865-70; See origin at glia, -oma

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