cryptoglioma

/krɪptəˈɡlaɪ.əmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare, usually benign tumor of the brain or optic nerve, typically occurring in children.

“The MRI scan revealed a cryptoglioma in the optic nerve of the young patient.”

Synonyms

  • brain tumor
  • glioma

Antonyms

  • benign tumor
  • non-cancerous