Glial tumor

Glial tumor

Glial tumor is a general term for numerous tumors of the central nervous system, including astrocytomas, ependymal tumors, glioblastoma multiforme, and primitive neuroectodermal tumors.

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* [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=45697 Glial tumor] entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms


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