Pathology · Nervous System · Hard
Schwannoma
Meaning: A benign tumour of the cells that form the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves.
In practice: The vestibular type at the cerebellopontine angle causes one-sided hearing loss and tinnitus.
Word parts
- -oma means a lump, mass or tumour
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Which word means: The body's protective response to injury or infection, causing redness and swelling.
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Answer: Dysplasia
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