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Meaning of pineal germinoma: A type of germ cell tumor that is found in the pineal gland in the brain.

Definition of pineal germinoma

A type of germ cell tumor that is found in the pineal gland in the brain. Symptoms of pineal germinomas include headaches, changes in vision, nausea, and vomiting.

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