Gangliomas

/ˌɡæŋɡliˈoʊməz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of ganglioma; multiple benign tumors arising from nerve tissue or ganglion cells.

Etymology

From ganglioma plus the standard English plural suffix -s. This straightforward pluralization follows medical nomenclature conventions.

Kelly Says

When doctors discuss multiple gangliomas in one patient, they're noting a rare condition—most people with gangliomas have just one, making multiple cases special cases for medical study.

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