HealthAugust 15, 2026
meningioma
muh-nin-jee-OH-muh
Definition
A type of tumor that arises from the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, which is typically slow-growing and often benign.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Greek 'meninx' meaning 'membrane' combined with the suffix '-oma' which denotes a tumor or swelling.
In the news
In the article, the term describes the specific brain tumor diagnosed in several women who used the contraceptive Depo-Provera, serving as the central subject of their health struggles and legal claims.
I fear contraceptive jab I took for 10yrs gave me devastating brain tumour
Read the full article ↗The Irish Sun