glioma

noun gli·o·ma \ glē-ˈō-mə , glī- \

Updated on: 12 Apr 2018

Definition of glioma

plural gliomas also gliomata play \glē-ˈō-mə-tə, glī-\

: a tumor arising from glial cells

Recent Examples of glioma from the Web

Aubreigh was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma in September of 2017.

— michelle matthews, AL.com, "Aubreigh Nicholas, Alabama girl with DIPG, challenges Nick Saban," 30 Mar. 2018
Eaise had a tumor on his brain stem, known as a tectal glioma.

— phil anastasia, Philly.com, "St. Augustine baseball star Kevin Eaise's 'full circle' journey," 30 Mar. 2018
The most well known was Chad Carr, who died in 2015 from a rare and fatal form of pediatric brain cancer known as diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG.

— kristen jordan shamus, Detroit Free Press, "3 kids with brain cancer unite 3 Michigan football families," 8 Mar. 2018
Notably, the preliminary study released earlier highlighted a higher rate of a type of brain cancer called a glioma.

— john timmer, Ars Technica, "Comprehensive US cell phone safety study inches toward publication," 2 Feb. 2018
An organization named for the youngster has raised money to help battle the disease, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG.

— howard ludwig, Daily Southtown, "Street honors Mount Greenwood boy who battled rare cancer," 7 Mar. 2018
Related: The mission of The ChadTough Foundation is to fund research and raise awareness for pediatric brain tumors, with an emphasis on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG).

— perry a. farrell, Detroit Free Press, "ChadTough Foundation donating $200,000 for pediatric cancer research," 8 Feb. 2018
An inoperable brain tumor near her optic nerves, called an optic nerve glioma, was discovered when Autumn was 7 months old.

— rachel greco, USA TODAY, "Teen gives up role in marching band to be friend's 'eyes'," 3 Oct. 2017
Glioblastoma is considered a grade IV tumor, the most malignant of gliomas.

— patricia zengerle, Alaska Dispatch News, "Sen. McCain diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer," 20 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of glioma

New Latin, from glia

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First Known Use: 1870

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glioma

noun gli·o·ma \ glī-ˈō-mə , glē- \

medical Definition of glioma

plural gliomas also gliomata play \-mət-ə\

: a tumor arising from glial cells

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gliomatous

play \-mə-təs\ adjective

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