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Definition of astrocytoma in English:

astrocytoma

Pronunciation /ˌastrə(ʊ)sʌɪˈtəʊmə/

noun

Pathology

  • A tumour of the central nervous system that is composed of astrocytes, varying in degree of malignancy.

Origin

Early 20th century. From astrocyte + -oma.