subependymoma

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rare form of ependymal tumor. They are classically found within the fourth ventricle, typically have a well demarcated interface to normal tissue and (unlike ependymomas) do not usually extend into the brain parenchyma.

Word forms

subependymoma subependymomas

Etymology

From sub- + ependymoma.

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