noun
a type of brain tumor that typically occurs in children and has distinct characteristics under a microscope
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Pilocytic astrocytoma is a type of brain tumor that is typically benign and slow-growing.
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My cousin was diagnosed with a pilocytic astrocytoma, but the doctors said it's not too serious.
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I heard that pilocytic astrocytoma is like the 'chill' of brain tumors - not too worrisome.
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Dealing with a pilocytic astrocytoma is like having a small cloud in your brain that just hangs around without causing much trouble.