NCIt synonyms : Tumor of the Neuroglia; Neoplasm of the Neuroglia; Tumor of Neuroglia; Glial Neoplasm; Neuroglial Neoplasm; Neuroglial Tumor; Neoplasm of Neuroglia;
NCIt related terms : glial tumor; Glioma, NOS;
NCIt definition : A benign or malignant brain and spinal cord tumor that arises from glial cells (astrocytes,
oligodendrocytes, ependymal cells). Tumors that arise from astrocytes are called astrocytic
tumors or astrocytomas. Tumors that arise from oligodendrocytes are called oligodendroglial
tumors. Tumors that arise from ependymal cells are called ependymomas.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A general term for tumors of the central nervous system, including astrocytomas,
ependymal tumors, glioblastoma multiforme, and primitive neuroectodermal tumors.;
Neoplastic status : Undetermined;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000045700; CDR0000045697;