Oligoastrocytoma
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| Oligoastrocytoma | |
|---|---|
| Term | Oligoastrocytoma |
| Short definition | olfactory system - (pronounced) (ol-FAK-tuh-ree SIS-tem) The parts of the body involved in smell perception, including the nose and many parts of the brain. Smell can affect emotions, behavior, memory and thinking |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Oligoastrocytoma - (pronounced) (AH-lih-goh-AS-troh-sy-TOH-moo) A brain tumor that forms from both oligodendrocytes and astrocytes, which are types of glial cells (cells that cover and protect nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and help them work the way they should). An oligoastrocytoma is a type of mixed glioma
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Oligoastrocytoma
- Wikipedia's article - Oligoastrocytoma
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