English dictionary of cancer terms . 2015.
Medulloblastoma — See also: brain tumor Medulloblastoma Classification and external resources CT scan, showing a tumorous mass in the posterior fossa, giving rise to obstructive hydrocephalus, in a six year old girl … Wikipedia
medulloblastoma — n. a malignant brain tumour (see cerebral tumour) that occurs during childhood. It is derived from cells that have the apparent potential to mature into neurones and develops in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that is predominantly involved … The new mediacal dictionary
medulloblastoma — noun (plural mas; also medulloblastomata) Etymology: New Latin, from medulla + o + blast + oma Date: 1925 a malignant tumor of the central nervous system arising in the cerebellum especially in children … New Collegiate Dictionary
medulloblastoma — noun A type of brain tumour … Wiktionary
Medulloblastoma — A type of virulent brain tumor that occurs most frequently in children. Medulloblastomas originate in residual embryonic nerve cells that begin to proliferate. Treatment is by radiation, but is only rarely successful. * * * A tumor consisting of… … Medical dictionary
medulloblastoma — n. (Oncology) malignant tumor of the cerebellum composed of undifferentiated neuroglia (primarily affects children) … English contemporary dictionary
medulloblastoma — me·dul·lo·blas·to·ma … English syllables
medulloblastoma — /mədʌloʊblæsˈtoʊmə/ (say muhdulohblas tohmuh) noun a brain tumour originating in the lowest or hindmost part of the brain; highly malignant. {medull(a oblongata) + o + blastoma} …
medulloblastoma — … Useful english dictionary
Медуллобластома (Medulloblastoma) — опухоль головного мозга, которая обычно развивается в детском возрасте. Она происходит из клеток, которые потенциально могут созреть до такой степени, что превратятся в нейроны. Мсдуллобластома обычно развивается в черве мозжечка, примыкающем к… … Медицинские термины
