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retinoblastoma

American  
[ret-noh-bla-stoh-muh] / ˌrɛt noʊ blæˈstoʊ mə /

noun

retinoblastomas, plural retinoblastomata plural
  1. Pathology. an inheritable tumor of the eye.


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Etymology

Origin of retinoblastoma

First recorded in 1920–25; retin(a) + -o- + blastoma

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This is why pediatricians developed standard screening for retinoblastoma starting at birth.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 6, 2025

Caroline was born with the same retinoblastoma, which left her partially sighted in one eye.

From BBC Dec. 16, 2023

Rather, it’s a sweet and energetic 6-year-old boy from Bainbridge Island, Coleman Tawresey, who has endured a four-year battle with bilateral retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer that’s now in remission.

From Seattle Times Mar. 29, 2023

Having his son be diagnosed with retinoblastoma at such a young age changed Shaw's view of science and encouraged him to increase accessibility for blind or low-vision scientists within his field.

From Salon Oct. 24, 2021

Rock, a labor and delivery nurse, recalled learning about retinoblastoma – a type of eye cancer that begins in the back of the eye and is most common in children.

From Fox News Jul. 15, 2021

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