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An astrocytoma is a glioma that develops from star-shaped glial cells (astrocytes) that support nerve cells. A glioblastoma multiforme is classified as a grade IV astrocytoma. It is also referred to as a glioblastoma or GBM<ref>http://www.braintumor.org/patients-family-friends/about-brain-tumors/tumor-types/glioblastoma-multiforme.html?gclid=CNGRyOuN2KcCFSVe7AodwCdk8Q</ref> | |||
== Prevalence == | == Prevalence == |
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
An astrocytoma is a glioma that develops from star-shaped glial cells (astrocytes) that support nerve cells. A glioblastoma multiforme is classified as a grade IV astrocytoma. It is also referred to as a glioblastoma or GBM[1]
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