blastoma
/blæˈstoʊmə/
noun
- A type of cancer that starts in immature or developing cells, often in children.
- Childhood blastomas can sometimes be treated successfully with surgery and chemotherapy.
- Researchers are studying the genetic causes of blastoma to find better treatments.
- The doctor explained that a blastoma is a tumor made of cells that haven't fully developed.
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