medulloblastoma
noun
me·dul·lo·blas·to·ma
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plural medulloblastomas
also medulloblastomata\ mə-ˌdə-lō-ˌbla-ˈstō-mə-tə
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Definition of medulloblastoma
: a malignant tumor of the central nervous system arising in the cerebellum especially in children
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The San Antonio girl was diagnosed with medulloblastoma more than two years ago and has been putting up a brave fight against the brain cancer. — Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, "San Antonio child’s leprechaun wish granted at the Alamo," 24 July 2019 Northcott’s research studies the molecular and genetic level of a type of childhood brain cancer called medulloblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor in children, with five-year survival rates ranging from 30 to 80 percent. — Lindsay Carlton, Fox News, "Why the next generation of cancer researchers need support if they are to find a cure," 20 Apr. 2018 Doctors soon discovered the mass was cancerous and diagnosed Kalea with medulloblastoma, a fast-growing cancer that forms at the base of the skull which can spread to the spinal cord and other parts of the body. — Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com, "Siblings, Ages 4 and 6, Diagnosed with Brain Tumors Just 2 Weeks Apart: 'We Broke Down in Tears'," 30 June 2018 In scientific literature, there are about 10 reported cases of medulloblastoma among siblings. — Soumya Karlamangla, latimes.com, "Their daughter was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor. Two weeks later, their son was too," 28 June 2018 Both siblings were diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a cancerous tumor which starts at the base of the skull and accounts for about 20 percent of all childhood brain tumors. — Alexandria Hein, Fox News, "Siblings diagnosed with brain tumors 2 weeks apart," 28 June 2018 Through his research, Northcott discovered molecular subgroups of medulloblastoma with distinct patient features, outcomes and mutational patterns. — Lindsay Carlton, Fox News, "Why the next generation of cancer researchers need support if they are to find a cure," 20 Apr. 2018 In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) began to formally recognize and acknowledge molecular subgroups of medulloblastoma as an essential component to the diagnosis of the disease. — Lindsay Carlton, Fox News, "Why the next generation of cancer researchers need support if they are to find a cure," 20 Apr. 2018 In a grueling nine-hour operation, doctors were able to remove 90% of the medulloblastoma, but she was left with a 10-inch scar on the back of her head. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "WATCH: Big Brother Gets Matching Haircut After Brain Surgery Leaves Sister with 10-Inch Scar," 5 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'medulloblastoma.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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medulloblastoma
noun
me·dul·lo·blas·to·ma
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plural medulloblastomas
also medulloblastomata\ -ˈtō-mət-ə
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Medical Definition of medulloblastoma
: a malignant tumor of the central nervous system arising in the cerebellum especially in children
Other Words from medulloblastoma
medulloblastomatous
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adjective
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adjective