glioma

noun

gli·​o·​ma glē-ˈō-mə How to pronounce glioma (audio) glī- How to pronounce glioma (audio)
plural gliomas also gliomata glē-ˈō-mə-tə How to pronounce glioma (audio) glī- How to pronounce glioma (audio)
: a tumor arising from glial cells

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Similarly, researchers are eagerly watching the development of drugs that target the metabolic enzymes isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) or 2 (IDH2), which are mutated in AML and gliomas. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 5 Aug. 2024 When the reality star was six months old, doctors discovered that she was born with a malignant glioma on the right side of her brain. Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024 Back in 2016, doctors discovered a walnut-sized tumor (a glioma) on his right frontal lobe. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2024 The drug blocks a specific enzyme mutated in low-grade gliomas, keeping them from progressing and postponing the need for further treatment like chemotherapy. Devika Rao, The Week, 5 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for glioma 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from glia

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glioma was in 1870

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“Glioma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glioma. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

glioma

noun
gli·​o·​ma glī-ˈō-mə How to pronounce glioma (audio) glē- How to pronounce glioma (audio)
plural gliomas also gliomata -mət-ə How to pronounce glioma (audio)
: a tumor arising from glial cells
gliomatous adjective

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