How to Pronounce "meningioma"
word
muh-NIN-jee-OH-muh
muh-NIN-jee-OH-muh
Definition
A meningioma is a type of tumor that forms on the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. Most meningiomas are noncancerous (benign), but they can still cause problems by pressing on the brain or nerves.
IPA Transcription
American English
məˌnɪndʒiˈoʊmə
British English
məˌnɪndʒiˈəʊmə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-NIN-jee-OH-muh
UK
muh-NIN-jee-OH-muh
Listen in Context
The doctor said I have a meningioma.
A meningioma grows slowly and is often benign.
She had surgery to remove the meningioma.
When I first heard the word 'meningioma', I had no idea what it meant.