Preferred Name | Oligodendroglial Tumor | |
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Definitions |
A neoplasm of the central nervous system composed predominantly of cells morphologically resembling oligodendroglia. Oligodendroglial tumors histologically comprise a continuous spectrum ranging from well-differentiated neoplasms to frankly malignant tumors. WHO grading system recognizes two malignancy grades: WHO grade 2 for well-differentiated tumors (oligodendroglioma) and WHO grade 3 for anaplastic oligodendroglioma. (Adapted from WHO) |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C6960 |
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ALT_DEFINITION |
A rare, slow-growing tumor that begins in the oligodendrocytes (brain cells that provide support and nourishment for nerve cells). |
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code |
C6960 |
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definition |
A neoplasm of the central nervous system composed predominantly of cells morphologically resembling oligodendroglia. Oligodendroglial tumors histologically comprise a continuous spectrum ranging from well-differentiated neoplasms to frankly malignant tumors. WHO grading system recognizes two malignancy grades: WHO grade 2 for well-differentiated tumors (oligodendroglioma) and WHO grade 3 for anaplastic oligodendroglioma. (Adapted from WHO) |
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label |
Oligodendroglial Tumor |
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Legacy Concept Name |
Oligodendroglial_Tumor |
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Neoplastic_Status |
Undetermined |
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Preferred_Name |
Oligodendroglial Tumor |
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prefixIRI |
NCIT:C6960 |
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prefLabel |
Oligodendroglial Tumor |
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Semantic_Type |
Neoplastic Process |
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UMLS_CUI |
C1335110 |
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subClassOf |