medulloblastoma

noun

me·​dul·​lo·​blas·​to·​ma mə-ˌdə-lō-ˌbla-ˈstō-mə How to pronounce medulloblastoma (audio)
plural medulloblastomas also medulloblastomata mə-ˌdə-lō-ˌbla-ˈstō-mə-tə How to pronounce medulloblastoma (audio)
: a malignant tumor of the central nervous system arising in the cerebellum especially in children

Examples of medulloblastoma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rarely can medulloblastomas spread outside the central nervous system to the bones, or the lymphatic system. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 12 Jan. 2024 Up to 75% of children with medulloblastoma survive into adulthood when treated with a combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2024 After a series of tests, she was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma and underwent emergency surgery to remove it. EW.com, 16 Jan. 2024 About 500 children are diagnosed with medulloblastoma each year. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2024 Cooper: The cause of medulloblastoma is not known in most cases. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 12 Jan. 2024 According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of medulloblastoma may include double vision, headaches, nausea, poor coordination, fatigue, unsteady walking, vomiting and dizziness. Clare Fisher, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024 Per the Mayo Clinic, muscle coordination, balance and movement can be impacted by medulloblastoma due to the tumor's location in the brain. Clare Fisher, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024 According to the Mayo Clinic, initial symptoms of a medulloblastoma include dizziness, headaches, nausea, poor coordination, unsteady walk and vomiting. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from medulla + -o- + blast- + -oma

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of medulloblastoma was in 1925

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Cite this Entry

“Medulloblastoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medulloblastoma. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

medulloblastoma

noun
me·​dul·​lo·​blas·​to·​ma mə-ˌdəl-ō-ˌblas-ˈtō-mə How to pronounce medulloblastoma (audio)
plural medulloblastomas also medulloblastomata -ˈtō-mət-ə How to pronounce medulloblastoma (audio)
: a malignant tumor of the central nervous system arising in the cerebellum especially in children
medulloblastomatous adjective
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