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glioblastoma
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gli·o·blas·to·ma  (gl-bl-stm, gl-)
n. pl. gli·o·blas·to·mas or gli·o·blas·to·ma·ta (-m-t)
A malignant tumor of the central nervous system, usually occurring in the cerebrum of adults.
[gli(a) + blastoma.]
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Noun1.glioblastoma - a fast-growing malignant brain tumor composed of spongioblasts; nearly always fatal
spongioblastoma
brain tumor, brain tumour - a tumor in the brain
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