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单词 astrocytoma
释义

astrocytoma

noun

as·​tro·​cy·​to·​ma ˌa-strə-sī-ˈtō-mə How to pronounce astrocytoma (audio)
plural astrocytomas also astrocytomata ˌa-strə-sī-ˈtō-mə-tə How to pronounce astrocytoma (audio)
: a nerve-tissue tumor composed of astrocytes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Visits to doctors led to an MRI and an anaplastic astrocytoma diagnosis. Bryan Marquard, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Jan. 2020 Tia has been diagnosed with an aggressive astrocytoma, a type of brain tumor that is in a difficult place. Roxana Robinson, New York Times, 27 June 2018 That analysis gave a name to our monster: anaplastic astrocytoma. Beth Kassab, OrlandoSentinel.com, 23 May 2018 On September 1, Kevin Siggins was diagnosed with a brain tumor known as an astrocytoma, later confirmed to be a grade 4. Ryan Connors, ajc, 18 Nov. 2017

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

astrocytoma

noun

as·​tro·​cy·​to·​ma ˌas-trə-sī-ˈtō-mə How to pronounce astrocytoma (audio)
plural astrocytomas also astrocytomata -mət-ə How to pronounce astrocytoma (audio)
: a nerve-tissue tumor composed of astrocytes
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