Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Neuroglioma
Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: A tumor made up of support cells of the nervous system
Combining form and definition: neur/o, “nerve”; gli/o, “glue”
Suffix and definition: -oma, “tumor”
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