Pathology · Nervous System · Hard
Glioma
Meaning: Primary brain tumour arising from non-neuronal support cells such as astrocytes.
In practice: Often high grade; may present with morning headaches, seizures and papilloedema.
Word parts
- -oma means a lump, mass or tumour
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Which word means: Having a single chamber; describes the simple bone cyst of childhood.
Answer: Unicameral
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Answer: Swelling
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