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meningioma

/məˌnɪn.dʒiˈəʊ.mə/

Tradução: Tumor geralmente de crescimento lento que se desenvolve nas meninges, as membranas protetoras que envolvem o cérebro e a medula espinhal, e que às vezes pode ser maligno.

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/məˌnɪn.dʒiˈəʊ.mə/C2formalmedical
  • ptTumor geralmente de crescimento lento que se desenvolve nas meninges, as membranas protetoras que envolvem o cérebro e a medula espinhal, e que às vezes pode ser maligno.

A usually slow-growing tumor that develops in the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, and can sometimes be malignant.

  1. Brain tumor typeC1formalmedical

    A typically slow-growing tumor that develops in the meninges, the protective layers covering the brain and spinal cord; it can occasionally be malignant.

    ptTipo de tumor cerebral

    • The patient was diagnosed with a meningioma after experiencing headaches.
    • Most meningiomas are benign, but regular monitoring is essential.
    • Surgery successfully removed the meningioma without damaging nearby tissue.
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