Definition

A type of tumor that starts in the supportive cells of the brain or spinal cord.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with a glioma after reviewing her MRI results.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new research on glioma treatments?

Yeah, I read something about that; it sounds promising.

I hope it leads to better outcomes for patients with glioma.

Me too! It's so important to find effective therapies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Glioma** → It is formed from "glia" (from Greek *glia*, meaning glue) and "-oma" (from Greek *oma*, meaning tumor or swelling). The word "glioma" refers to a tumor that arises from the supportive tissue of the nervous system, which is often described as the 'glue' of the brain.

Memory Tip

Think of 'glia' as the 'glue' that supports the brain, and '-oma' indicating a 'tumor'. This helps you remember that a glioma is a tumor that forms in the supportive tissue of the brain.

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