Astrocytomas are a type of cancer of the brain. They originate in a particular kind of glial cells, star-shaped brain cells in the cerebrum called astrocytes. This type of tumor does not usually spread outside the brain and spinal cord and it does not usually affect other organs. Astrocytomas are the most common glioma and can occur in most parts ...
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Tumor within the substance of the brain or spinal cord made up of astrocytes; often classified from Grade I (slow growing) to Grade III (rapid growing).
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A tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord in small, star-shaped cells called astrocytes.
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<oncology, tumour> A neuro ectodermal tumour (glioma) arising from astrocytes. Probably the commonest glioma, it has a tendency to become anaplastic. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(as″tro-si-to´mә) a tumor composed of astrocytes; classified in order of malignancy as: Grade I, consisting of fibrillary or protoplasmic astrocytes; Grade II (astroblastoma); and Grades III and IV (glioblastoma multiforme).
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A type of brain tumour.
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A neuro-ectodermal tumour (glioma) arising from astrocytes. Probably the commonest glioma, it has a tendency to become anaplastic.
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A malignant tumour of the brain
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Type: Term Pronunciation: as′trō-sī-tō′mă Definitions: 1. A glioma derived from astrocytes.
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Astrocytoma: A tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord in small, star-shaped cells called astrocytes. The location of the tumor depends on the age of the person. In adults, astrocytomas most often arise in the cerebrum whereas in children, they may arise in the brain stem, cerebrum, and cerebellum.
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a slowly growing tumor of the glial tissue of the brain and the spinal cord
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A type of brain tumour. The most common type of glioma. Develops from cells called astrocytes. Grade IV astrocytoma is also called glioblastoma multiforme.
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