Astrocytoma

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000852",
  "term": "Astrocytoma",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of brain tumor that originates from astrocytes, which are glial cells that support neurons in the brain and spinal cord. These tumors can vary in aggressiveness, ranging from slow-growing to highly malignant forms. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies astrocytomas into four grades based on their malignancy.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "astrocyte",
    "brain"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 850 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/astrocytoma/"
}