meningioma
noun
a hard, encapsulated tumor that grows slowly along the meninges.
meningiomas
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pluralof meningioma.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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She now faces a lifetime of potential seizures and medication to manage the meningiomas.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
After a scan the following day, she was told she had three non-cancerous brain tumours known as meningiomas.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Because meningiomas grow slowly, a patient may be unaware of their tumor until they start to experience neurological symptoms like numbness, vision loss or personality changes.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2023
One of the most common brain tumors — it is diagnosed in 6,500 Americans annually — meningiomas are typically benign.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 23, 2013
The research, which focused on gliomas and meningiomas, was the largest and most recent study on how cellphones affect the brain.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2011
