subependymoma

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noun

A rare form of ependymal tumor. They are classically found within the fourth ventricle, typically have a well demarcated interface to normal tissue and (unlike ependymomas) do not usually extend into the brain parenchyma.

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Meanings

nounsubependymoma (plural subependymomas)

plural subependymomas

  1. A rare form of ependymal tumor. They are classically found within the fourth ventricle, typically have a well demarcated interface to normal tissue and (unlike ependymomas) do not usually extend into the brain parenchyma.

Origin

From sub- + ependymoma.

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APA

subependymoma. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subependymoma

MLA

“subependymoma.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subependymoma. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “subependymoma,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subependymoma.

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