Ependymoma

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004012",
  "term": "Ependymoma",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of tumor that arises from the ependymal cells lining the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord. These tumors can occur at any age but are more common in children. Ependymomas are classified into different grades based on their cellular characteristics and growth patterns.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "brain",
    "ependymal tissue",
    "intracranial pressure",
    "ventricle"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 866 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ependymoma/"
}