noun
- A malignant brain tumor that arises in the cerebellum, occurring most commonly in children.
Usage: medical/oncology term; typically used in clinical and educational contexts
Examples
- Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in children.
- The patient was diagnosed with medulloblastoma after imaging revealed a mass in the cerebellum.
- Treatment for medulloblastoma typically involves surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
- Researchers are studying new targeted therapies for medulloblastoma to improve survival rates.
- Early detection of medulloblastoma can significantly improve treatment outcomes in pediatric patients.