1) Neoplasm 2) Tumor 3) Tumour
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Meningiomas are a diverse set of tumors arising from the meninges, the membranous layers surrounding the central nervous system. They arise from the arachnoid `cap` cells of the arachnoid villi in the meninges. These tumors are usually benign in nature; however, a small percentage are malignant. Many meningiomas are asymptomatic, producing no sy.....
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A firm, often vascular, tumor arising from the coverings of the brain.
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(from the article `nervous system disease`) Benign tumours arising from the meninges are called meningiomas. These tumours occur over the convexity of the brain and on the floor of the cranium, ...
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A type of slow-growing tumor that forms in the meninges (thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord). Meningiomas usually occur in adults.
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Benign tumor arising from the intermediate covering layer of the brain (arachnoid) and from the pia along the spinal chord.
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<oncology, tumour> Common benign brain tumours that arise from the pia-arachnoid cells of the meninges. Meningiomas tend to occur along the superior sagittal sinus, along the sphenoid ridge or in the vicinity of the optic chiasm. ... See: primary brain tumour. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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(mә-nin″je-o´mә) a hard, usually vascular tumor occurring mainly along the meningeal vessels and superior longitudinal sinus; it invades the dura mater and leads to erosion and thinning of the skull, and often causes increased intracranial pressure. angioblastic meningioma ...
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A type of brain tumour
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mĕ-nin′jē-ō′mă Definitions: 1. A benign, encapsulated neoplasm of arachnoidal origin, occurring most frequently in adults; most common form consists of elongated, fusiform cells in whorls and pseudolobules with psammoma bodies frequently present; meningiomas tend to occur along the superior ...
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Meningioma: A common type of slow growing, usually benign brain tumor that arises from the dura, one of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. A meningioma may occur wherever there is dura but the most common sites are over the cerebral hemispheres of the brain. It is the only brain tumor that is more common in women than m...
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n] - a tumor arising in the meninges which surround the brain and spinal cord
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Type of brain tumour. Usually benign. Develop from the covering of the brain (meninges). Can be anywhere in the brain or spinal cord.
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a rare noncancerous tumour developing in the protective membranes covering the brain called the meninges; can cause headaches and problems with vision and mental function
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noun a tumor arising in the meninges which surround the brain and spinal cord; usually slow growing and sometimes malignant
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