Nervous system neoplasm
Nervous System Neoplasm
Nervous system neoplasm (pronunciation: /ˈnɜːrvəs ˈsɪstəm niːˈɒplæzəm/) refers to abnormal cell growth, or a tumor, within the nervous system.
Etymology
The term "neoplasm" is derived from the Greek words "neo" meaning new, and "plasma" meaning formation. The term "nervous system" is derived from the Latin "nervus" meaning sinew and the Greek "systema" meaning an organized whole.
Types
Nervous system neoplasms can be categorized into two main types: benign and malignant. Benign neoplasms are non-cancerous growths that do not spread to other parts of the body, while malignant neoplasms, also known as cancer, are capable of spreading and causing damage to other tissues and organs.
Related Terms
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Oncology: The study of tumors, including the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
- Neuro-oncology: A branch of oncology that specifically deals with cancers of the nervous system.
- Glioma: A type of tumor that occurs in the brain and spinal cord.
- Meningioma: A common type of benign brain tumor that arises from the meninges, the membranes that surround your brain and spinal cord.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nervous system neoplasm
- Wikipedia's article - Nervous system neoplasm
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