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(muh-LIG-nunt meh-NIN-jee-OH-muh)
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| A rare, fast-growing tumor that forms in one of the inner layers of the meninges (thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord). Malignant meningioma often spreads to other areas of the body. |
Previous Definitions: | malignant, malignant ascites, malignant ectomesenchymoma, malignant fibrous cytoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma | Next Definitions: | malignant mesothelioma, malignant mixed Müllerian tumor, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, malignant pleural effusion, malnutrition |
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