ependymo-, eympend-

A tumor in the lining of the central canal of the spinal cord or the ventricles (chambers) of the brain: "The patient was diagnosed with a malignant ependymoma or a deadly cancer in both his spinal cord and in a section of his brain."

The cellular membrane lining the central canal of the spinal cord and the ventricles (central cavities) of the brain: "The ependyma is an important protective barrier inside the brain and spinal cord where the brain 'floats' in a colorless bodily fluid and the ependyma acts as a 'cushion' or buffer that provides a basic mechanical and immunological protection for the brain inside the skull."

Relating to the membrane that lines the ventricles of the brain and the spinal cord canal: "The ependymal lining of the patient's spinal cord canal was causing pain as a result of infection."

A circumscribed distention of some part of the central canal of the spinal cord or of the cerebral ventricles (spaces in the brain that are located between sections of the brain and filled with cerebrospinal fluid).

A glycoprotein which is associated with the consolidation of long-term memory and neuronal regeneration.

The epithelial (mucous) membrane lining the canal of the spinal cord and the ventricles of the brain: "The ependymis is a thin layer of tissue with thick fluid that is in the tube of spinal cord and the cavities of the brain which are produced by the tissues of the body."

Inflammation of the membrane lining the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord that produces cerebrospinal fluid.

A type of neuroglia cell lining the central canal of the spinal cord or the brain: "An ependymoblast is known as the embryonic ependymal cell of the developing neural or nervous tube."

A glial (supportive cell) neoplasm (abnormal new growth of tissue) of the central nervous system, occurring typically in childhood; the prototype tumor cells resemble ependymoblasts.

Cells that line cavities in the central nervous system considered to be a type of glial cell: "The ependymal cells surround neurones, providing mechanical and physical support and electrical insulation between neurones."

Tumors that originate in or near the brain or spinal cord: "The ependymocytoma is a type of brain tumor that is derived from the cells that line the cavities within the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord composed of differentiated ependymal cells."

"Most ependymomas are slow growing and benign, but malignant varieties can also occur."

A type of brain tumor that usually takes place in children.

"Ependymoma is a glioma or a tumor coming from the glial (supporting) cells within the nervous system (the brain or spinal cord); and so far, the cause is unknown."

"Ependymomas are often resistant to treatment and carry a poor prognosis or have a dismal outlook as far as a cure is concerned."

Disease of the thin epithelial membrane lining the ventricles (cavities) of the brain and the spinal cord canal ependyma (covering of internal and external surfaces of the body, including the lining of vessels and other small cavities): "Ependymopathy is a disease of the chambers of the brain or spinal cord canals (tubes)."