brain cancer
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brain cancer — ▪ pathology Introduction the uncontrolled growth of cells in the brain. The term brain cancer refers to any of a variety of tumours affecting different brain cell types. Depending on the location and cell type, brain cancers may progress… … Universalium
Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure — is a U.S. based nonprofit organization with the mission to accelerate a cure for brain cancer by increasing the number of potential therapies and moving them rapidly into the clinic for patients. The organization was founded in 2001 by Dan Case,… … Wikipedia
brain metastasis — Cancer that has spread from the original (primary) tumor to the brain … English dictionary of cancer terms
Brain tumor — Classification and external resources Brain metastasis in the right cerebral hemisphere from lung cancer shown on T1 weighted magnetic resonance imaging with intravenous contrast … Wikipedia
Cancer stem cell — Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a sub population of cancer cells (found within tumors or hematological cancers) that possess characteristics normally associated with stem cells. These cells are believed to be tumorigenic (tumor forming), in contrast … Wikipedia
Cancer, brain — Cancer of the central information processing center of the body. Tumors in the brain can be malignant or benign, and can occur at any age. Only malignant tumors are cancerous. Primary brain tumors cancer initially forms in the brain tissue.… … Medical dictionary
cancer — A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control. Cancer cells can invade nearby tissues and can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is cancer… … English dictionary of cancer terms
brain stem glioma — A tumor located in the part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord (the brain stem). It may grow rapidly or slowly, depending on the grade of the tumor … English dictionary of cancer terms
brain stem tumor — A tumor in the part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord (the brain stem) … English dictionary of cancer terms
brain tumor — The growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors can be benign (non cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) … English dictionary of cancer terms
