What is a general term for about 45 percent of brain tumors that result from glial cells and infiltrate the brain substance?
A) meningioma
B) metastatic tumor
C) automatism
D) glioma

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Glioma is a general term for about 45 percent of brain tumors that result from glial cells (supportive cells in the brain) and infiltrate the brain substance. Meningioma is a tumor that arises from the meninges (the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord). Metastatic tumors are tumors that have spread from another part of the body to the brain. Automatism refers to automatic, involuntary behavior often seen in seizures.

What Is a General Term for About 45 Percent of Brain