glioma

(glī ō′mə; also glē-)

a tumor of the brain, spinal cord, etc., composed of tissue that normally forms the supporting structure of nerves

Origin: ModL < MGr glia (see gliadin) + -ōma (see -oma)

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noun pl. gli·o·mas or gli·o·ma·ta (-mə-tə)

A tumor originating in the neuroglia of the brain or spinal cord.

Origin:

Origin: gli(a)

Origin: + -oma

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