neuroepithelioma

/ˌnʊroʊˌɛpɪˌθiliˈoʊmə/
noun
  1. A rare type of tumor that develops from neuroepithelial cells, often in the brain or nervous system.
    • Researchers are studying new treatments for neuroepithelioma.
    • The child was diagnosed with a neuroepithelioma in the retina.
    • Surgery is often needed to remove a neuroepithelioma.