Home/Topics/General Medical Terms/gliosarcoma General Medical Terms Cancer & Oncology Brain & Nervous System gliosarcoma Listen Save Share Print Meaning of gliosarcoma: A type of glioma (cancer of the brain that comes from glial, or supportive, cells). Definition of gliosarcoma A type of glioma (cancer of the brain that comes from glial, or supportive, cells). Written and maintained by James Murray · Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations. Keep exploringRelated termsMore in General Medical Terms → Cancer & Tumors GBM Three letters standing for a diagnosis that now depends as much on molecular testing as on what the tumor looks like. Read definition → Cancer & Tumors glioblastoma What makes it so hard to remove is not its size but its edges, which merge into brain that looks and behaves normally. Read definition → General Medical Terms alpha-lipoic acid Alpha-lipoic acid is a naturally occurring compound that helps cells convert nutrients into energy and also functions as an antioxidant. Read definition → Cancer & Tumors brain tumor Inside a closed skull, even a growth that never spreads anywhere can do harm simply by taking up room. Read definition →
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