noun
- a type of brain tumor that develops from glial cells in the brain or spinal cord
Usage: medical
Examples
- The MRI scan revealed a glioma in the patient’s frontal lobe.
- Gliomas are the most common type of primary brain tumor in adults.
- The oncologist explained that the glioma was growing slowly.
- Treatment options for glioma include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
- Early detection of glioma can improve treatment outcomes.
- The neurosurgeon successfully removed most of the glioma during the operation.