GLIOMA

glioma

(noun) a tumor of the brain consisting of neuroglia

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

glioma (plural gliomas or gliomata)

(pathology) A tumour that arises from glial cells in the brain or spinal cord

Anagrams

• Maglio

Source: Wiktionary


Gli*o"ma, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. -oma.] (Med.)

Definition: A tumor springing from the neuroglia or connective tissue of the brain, spinal cord, or other portions of the nervous system.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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