Neurinoma (Noun)
Meaning
Tumor (usually benign) of the sheath surrounding a nerve.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- A neurinoma typically develops on the auditory nerve and affects balance and hearing.
- The surgical team was able to successfully remove the neurinoma without causing any damage to the surrounding nerves.
- After a series of tests, doctors diagnosed the patient with an acoustic neurinoma, a type of benign tumor.
- The patient experienced dizziness and loss of equilibrium due to a neurinoma that was pressing on their vestibulocochlear nerve.
- The neurosurgeon had extensive experience in operating on complex cases of neurinomas that required precise removal techniques.