noun
- plural of glioma; tumors that develop from glial cells in the brain or spinal cord
Usage: medical
Examples
- The oncologist explained that gliomas are the most common type of primary brain tumor.
- Researchers are studying new treatments for malignant gliomas.
- MRI scans can help doctors detect gliomas in their early stages.
- Some gliomas grow slowly while others are more aggressive.
- The patient was diagnosed with multiple gliomas affecting different brain regions.
- Surgery is often the first treatment option for accessible gliomas.