A type of soft tissue sarcoma that develops in cells that form a protective sheath (covering) around peripheral nerves, which are nerves that are outside of the … [Read more...]
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malignant meningioma
A rare, fast-growing tumor that forms in one of the inner layers of the meninges (thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord). … [Read more...]
malignancy
A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Malignant cells can also spread to … [Read more...]
magnetic resonance imaging
A procedure in which radio waves and a powerful magnet linked to a computer are used to create detailed pictures of areas inside the body. These pictures can … [Read more...]
3′-deoxy-3′-[18F]fluorothymidine
A radioconjugate consisting of a thymidine analogue radiolabeled with fluorine F 18, a positron emitting isotope. Phosphorylated by S-phase-specific thymidine … [Read more...]
lymphomatous meningitis
A serious problem that may occur in lymphoma. In lymphomatous meningitis, cancer cells have spread from the original (primary) tumor to the meninges (thin … [Read more...]
lymphomatous leptomeningitis
A serious problem that may occur in lymphoma. In lymphomatous leptomeningitis, cancer cells have spread from the original (primary) tumor to the meninges (thin … [Read more...]
lobectomy
Surgery to remove a whole lobe (section) of an organ (such as the lungs, liver, brain, or thyroid gland). … [Read more...]
lobe
A portion of an organ, such as the liver, lung, breast, thyroid, or brain. … [Read more...]
limbic system
A network of structures in the brain involved in memory and emotions. … [Read more...]