glioblastoma
glioblastoma (gly-oh-blast-oh-mă) n. the most aggressive type of brain tumour derived from glial tissue. Its rapid enlargement destroys normal brain cells, with a progressive loss of function, and raises intracranial pressure, causing headache, vomiting, and drowsiness.
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