astrocytoma
/ˌastrə(ʊ)sʌɪˈtəʊmə/Pathology
noun
A tumour of the central nervous system that is composed of astrocytes, varying in degree of malignancy.
Origin
Early 20th century. From astrocyte + -oma.
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