acoustic neuroma

synonyms: acoustic neurinoma, vestibular Schwannoma
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11560
Non-malignant intracranial tumor of the eighth cranial nerve.
Notes:
  1. This tumor arises from the Schwann cells.
  2. The eighth cranial (vestibulocochlear) nerve is involved in both hearing and balance.
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 841. (IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)) on page 843 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'acoustic neuroma' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11560 RIS BibTex EndNote
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