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diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma

Meaning of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma: A type of central nervous system tumor that forms from glial (supportive) tissue of the brain and spinal cord.

Definition of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma

A type of central nervous system tumor that forms from glial (supportive) tissue of the brain and spinal cord. Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma usually occurs in children. It forms in the brain stem.

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