acoustic neuroma

British  

noun

1. a benign brain tumour of the vestibulocochlear nerve, one of the nerves connecting the ear to the brain, which can cause hearing and balance problems

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Example Sentences

In 2019, he praised his wife, calling her an "incredible role model" after she was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma and had to undergo surgery.

From Fox News

An acoustic neuroma was rarer but also possible.

From New York Times

The pathologist confirmed that the tumor was an acoustic neuroma.

From New York Times

After an MRI scan ruled out a benign tumor called an acoustic neuroma, Cutter began receiving steroid injections in her ear which, doctors hoped, would restore her hearing.

From Washington Post

A neurologist told Lopez he had an acoustic neuroma, a benign brain tumor, then abruptly changed her mind and said the scan showed nothing.

From Washington Post