neuroblastoma

noun

neu·​ro·​blas·​to·​ma ˌnu̇r-ō-bla-ˈstō-mə 

ˌnyu̇r-

plural neuroblastomas also neuroblastomata ˌnu̇r-ō-bla-ˈstō-mə-tə 

ˌnyu̇r-

: a malignant tumor formed of embryonic ganglion cells

Examples of neuroblastoma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most neuroblastomas are diagnosed in children under 5, the Cleveland Clinic says, adding that by the time symptoms appear, the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. —Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025

However, in children who do have OMS, nearly half are found to have an underlying neuroblastoma. —John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025

The mother opens up to PEOPLE about finally receiving their daughter’s life-altering diagnosis of 4S neuroblastoma. —Staff Author, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025

Personalities like British oncologist Audrey Evans, whose campaign to develop a novel treatment for children suffering from neuroblastoma in the late 1960s takes center stage in the inspiring and tear-jerking medical drama, Audrey’s Children (now playing in theaters everywhere). —Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

neuroblast "embryonic ganglion cell" (from neuro- + -blast) + -oma

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neuroblastoma

• astrocytoma
• glioblastoma
• leiomyoma
• meningioma
• adenocarcinoma
• choriocarcinoma
• pheochromocytoma
• ambystoma
• atheroma
• carcinoma
• coloboma
• granuloma

Medical Definition

neuroblastoma

noun

neu·​ro·​blas·​to·​ma ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-blas-ˈtō-mə 

plural neuroblastomas also neuroblastomata -mət-ə 

: a malignant tumor formed of embryonic ganglion cells

neuroblastomal

-ˈtō-məl 

adjective