noun
- plural of meningioma; tumors that develop from the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord
Usage: medical
Examples
- The MRI scan revealed multiple meningiomas along the patient’s skull base.
- Most meningiomas are benign and grow slowly over time.
- The neurosurgeon explained that meningiomas rarely spread to other parts of the body.
- Treatment options for meningiomas include surgery, radiation therapy, or careful monitoring.
- Large meningiomas can cause headaches and neurological symptoms.
- The patient’s meningiomas were discovered during a routine brain scan.