Schwannoma (shwah-NO-ma) at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Schwannoma (shwah-NO-ma)? A tumor of the peripheral nervous system that arises in the nerve sheath (protective covering). It is almost always benign, but rare malignant schwannomas have been reported.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Anna
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