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glioma

glioma Glioma is a tumor of the central nervous system that develops from glial cells.

Glioma is a tumor of the central nervous system that develops from glial cells. It can be benign or malignant and includes tumors arising from astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, or ependymal cells.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Glioma” (D005910).
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