medulloblastoma

British

/ mɪˌdʌləʊblæsˈtəʊmə /

noun

a rapidly growing brain tumour that develops in children and is responsive to radiotherapy

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medulloblastoma

The first case concerned a 13-year-old boy who was suffering from an aggressive brain cancer called medulloblastoma.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

I was diagnosed at 21 years old with medulloblastoma, an aggressive type of brain cancer that can turn deadly within months.

From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026

Though small, the ORF’s product is essential for the survival of medulloblastoma tumors, a brain cancer that affects children, they reported on 18 January in Molecular Cell.

From Science Magazine ● Nov. 24, 2024

The most aggressive and difficult-to-treat form of the disease is group 3 medulloblastoma, which is often fatal.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2024

According to the Mayo Clinic, medulloblastoma is a malignant brain tumor that affects the cerebellum, which is involved in muscle coordination, balance and movement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2024

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