Definition

A type of tumor that develops from the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, usually growing slowly and often being non-cancerous.

Example

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

Conversation

Have you heard about meningioma?

Yeah, I read it's a type of brain tumor, right?

Exactly! It's usually slow-growing and often benign.

That sounds scary, but at least it's not always dangerous.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Meningioma → It is formed from "meninges" (from Greek "meninx", meaning membrane) and "-oma" (from Greek "oma", meaning tumor). The word refers to a tumor that arises from the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Memory Tip

Think of 'meninges' as the protective membranes around the brain, and '-oma' indicating a tumor. This helps you remember that a meningioma is a tumor related to those membranes.

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