SPONGIOBLASTOMA
\spˌʌnd͡ʒɪˌɒblastˈə͡ʊmə], \spˌʌndʒɪˌɒblastˈəʊmə], \s_p_ˌʌ_n_dʒ_ɪ__ˌɒ_b_l_a_s_t_ˈəʊ_m_ə]\
Definitions of SPONGIOBLASTOMA
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By Princeton University
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A group of malignant tumors of the nervous system that feature primitive cells with elements of neuronal and/or glial differentiation. Use of this term is limited by some authors to central nervous system tumors and others include neoplasms of similar origin which arise extracranially (i.e., NEUROECTODERMAL TUMOR, PRIMITIVE, PERIPHERAL). This term is also occasionally used as a synonym for MEDULLOBLASTOMA. In general, these tumors arise in the first decade of life and tend to be highly malignant. (From DeVita et al., Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 5th ed, p2059)
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