neuroblastoma

noun

neu·​ro·​blas·​to·​ma ˌnu̇r-ō-bla-ˈstō-mə 

ˌnyu̇r-

plural neuroblastomas also neuroblastomata ˌnu̇r-ō-bla-ˈstō-mə-tə 

ˌnyu̇r-

: a malignant tumor formed of embryonic ganglion cells

Examples of neuroblastoma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ronan died at 3 in 2011 after a battle with stage 4 neuroblastoma. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026

Children with intermediate-risk neuroblastoma usually require surgery to remove the tumor and any cancer cells that have spread to the lymph nodes. — Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025

Clinical trials are currently investigating its use against aggressive diseases like neuroblastoma and prostate cancer. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025

On March 9, Avry Jo, who is now 4, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a highly aggressive cancer of the nerves that typically occurs within the first few years of life. — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

neuroblast "embryonic ganglion cell" (from neuro- + -blast) + -oma

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neuroblastoma

• astrocytoma
• glioblastoma
• leiomyoma
• meningioma
• adenocarcinoma
• choriocarcinoma
• pheochromocytoma
• ambystoma
• atheroma
• carcinoma
• coloboma
• granuloma

Medical Definition

neuroblastoma

noun

neu·​ro·​blas·​to·​ma ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-blas-ˈtō-mə 

plural neuroblastomas also neuroblastomata -mət-ə 

: a malignant tumor formed of embryonic ganglion cells

neuroblastomal

-ˈtō-məl 

adjective