Term Name: | glioblastoma |
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Synonyms: | adult glioblastoma multiforme, GBM, glioblastoma multiforme, grade IV adult Astrocytic tumor, primary glioblastoma multiforme, spongioblastoma multiforme |
Definition: | A malignant astrocytoma characterized by the presence of small areas of necrotizing tissue that is surrounded by anaplastic cells as well as the presence of hyperplastic blood vessels, and that has_material_basis_in abnormally proliferating cells derives_from multiple cell types including astrocytes and oligondroctyes. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:3068] ( DOID:3068 ) |