neuroblastoma

neu·ro·blas·to·ma

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-oh-bla-stoh-muh, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər oʊ blæˈstoʊ mə, ˌnyʊər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-oh-bla-stoh-muh, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər oʊ blæˈstoʊ mə, ˌnyʊər-/

Definitions of neuroblastoma word

noun plural neuroblastoma a malignant tumor of immature nerve cells that usually starts in the autonomic nervous system or adrenal gland and spreads quickly, most often affecting young children. 1
noun neuroblastoma A malignant tumor composed of neuroblasts, most commonly in the adrenal gland. 1
noun neuroblastoma a malignant tumour that derives from neuroblasts, occurring mainly in the adrenal gland 0
noun neuroblastoma a rare type of malignant tumor, found in some young children, that is formed from embryonic nerve cells 0

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Origin of neuroblastoma

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; neuro- + blastoma

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neuroblastoma popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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