Meningioma
/ˌmɛnɪndʒiˈoʊmə/noun
A usually slow-growing tumor arising from the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Did you know?The modern term “meningioma” was popularized by American neurosurgeon Harvey Cushing in the early 20th century as he classified tumors of the meninges.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
μῆνιγξ (mêninx)
“Membrane, especially the membrane surrounding the brain”
Late Antiquity
Greek
μήνιγγες (mêninges)
“Membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord”
Medieval Latin
Late Latin
meninges
“The membranes covering the brain”
16th Century
Neo-Latin
meninx
“A membrane of the brain or spinal cord”
19th Century
Medical English
meningeal
“Relating to the meninges”
Early 20th Century
Medical English
meningioma
“A tumor arising from the meninges”
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