English word glioma comes from English -oma, English glial cell
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -oma | English (eng) | (pathology) Forming nouns indicating disease or morbidity.. (pathology, specifically) Forming nouns indicating tumors or masses, which may be benign or cancerous (malignant). |
| glial cell | English (eng) | (anatomy) A type of cell, in the nervous system, that provides support for the neurons. |
| glioma | English (eng) | (pathology) A tumour that arises from glial cells in the brain or spinal cord. |