Pathology · Nervous System · Hard
Ependymoma
Meaning: Tumour arising from the cells lining the ventricles of the brain or the spinal canal.
In practice: An ependymoma in the fourth ventricle was blocking fluid flow and causing hydrocephalus in the child.
Word parts
- -oma means a lump, mass or tumour
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