Definition of sarcoma. Meaning of sarcoma. Synonyms of sarcoma

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Definition of sarcoma

Sarcoma
Sarcoma Sar*co"ma, n.; pl. L. Sarcomata (# or #), E. sarcomas. [NL., from Gr. ?, from sa`rx, sa`rkos, flesh.] (Med.) A tumor of fleshy consistence; -- formerly applied to many varieties of tumor, now restricted to a variety of malignant growth made up of cells resembling those of fetal development without any proper intercellular substance.

Meaning of sarcoma from wikipedia

- A sarcoma is a malignant tumor, a type of cancer that arises from cells of mesenchymal (connective tissue) origin. Connective tissue is a broad term that...
- Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a type of cancer that can form m****es on the skin, in lymph nodes, in the mouth, or in other organs. The skin lesions are usually...
- Ewing sarcoma is a type of pediatric cancer that forms in bone or soft tissue. Symptoms may include swelling and pain at the site of the tumor, fever...
- A soft-tissue sarcoma (STS) is a malignant tumor, a type of cancer, that develops in soft tissue. A soft-tissue sarcoma is often a painless m**** that...
- A synovial sarcoma (also known as malignant synovioma) is a rare form of cancer which occurs primarily in the extremities of the arms or legs, often in...
- Skin sarcomas (cutaneous sarcomas, dermal sarcomas, or sarcomas of skin) are a subset of soft tissue sarcomas. Skin sarcomas are tumors on the surface...
- Kaposi's sarcoma-****ociated herpesvirus (KSHV) is the ninth known human herpesvirus; its formal name according to the International Committee on Taxonomy...
- An osteosarcoma (OS) or osteogenic sarcoma (OGS) (or simply bone cancer) is a cancerous tumor in a bone. Specifically, it is an aggressive malignant neoplasm...
- A myeloid sarcoma (chloroma, granulocytic sarcoma,: 744  extramedullary myeloid tumor) is a solid tumor composed of immature white blood cells called...
- uterus. Endometrial cancer forms from the lining of the uterus, and uterine sarcoma forms from the muscles or support tissue of the uterus. Endometrial cancer...