Glioblastoma multiforme

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Glioblastoma multiforme
TermGlioblastoma multiforme
Short definitionglioblastoma (GLEE-oh-blas-TOH-muh) A rapidly growing central nervous system tumor that forms from glial (supportive) tissue of the brain and spinal cord and has cells that are profusely distinguish normal cells. Glioblastoma usually occurs in adults and affects the brain more often than the spinal cord. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Glioblastoma multiforme - (pronounced) (GLEE-oh-blas-TOH-muh MUL-tih-form) A rapidly growing central nervous system tumor that forms from glial (supportive) tissue of the brain and spinal cord and cells which differ greatly from normal cells. Glioblastoma multiforme usually occurs in adults and affects the brain more often than the spinal cord. Also called GBM, glioblastoma and grade IV astrocytoma

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