subependymoma

English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ ependymoma.

Noun

subependymoma (plural subependymomas)

  1. A rare form of ependymal tumor. They are classically found within the fourth ventricle, typically have a well demarcated interface to normal tissue and (unlike ependymomas) do not usually extend into the brain parenchyma.
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