craniopharyngioma

Definition / meaning of craniopharyngioma

A benign brain tumor that may be considered malignant because it can damage the hypothalamus, the area of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, and thirst.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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