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Gliomas
Gliomas refer to a type of brain tumor. Gliomas are a relatively fast growing brain tumor that arises from supporting glia cells. Gliomas are the most common infiltrative brain tumor, which make up approximately 40% to 50% of all brain tumors. The term Glioma is often used to describe all primary, intrinsic neoplasms of the brain and the spinal cord.
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