Fibroglioma

/ˌfaɪbroʊɡliːˈoʊmə/ noun

Definition

A tumor made up of fibrous tissue mixed with glial cells from the nervous system.

Etymology

From 'fibro-' (fiber) + 'glioma' (tumor of glial cells). Medical term combining tissue components in neoplasm classification.

Kelly Says

These tumors are tricky because they grow in the brain or spinal cord where surgery is incredibly delicate, and the fibrous component can make them difficult to separate from surrounding healthy tissue.

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