Alternative or classical plural of glioma; multiple tumors arising from glial cells.
From Greek plural formation where -a becomes -ata; medical terminology often preserves classical plurals. This form is more common in formal medical literature and older texts.
Saying 'gliomata' instead of 'gliomas' marks you as formally trained in medicine, which is why it persists despite modern English preferring regular plurals—professional language includes secret passwords that show insider status.
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