pycnocoma

/ˌpɪknoʊˈkoʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of brain tumor characterized by the formation of cystic spaces and the presence of neoplastic glial cells.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a rare form of pycnocoma, a condition that affects only a few people each year.”

Synonyms

  • astrocytoma
  • glioma

Antonyms

  • benign tumor
  • healthy brain tissue