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sarcoma
[ sahr-koh-muh ]
/ sɑrˈkoʊ mə /
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noun, plural sar·co·mas, sar·co·ma·ta [sahr-koh-muh-tuh]. /sɑrˈkoʊ mə tə/. Pathology.
any of various malignant tumors composed of neoplastic cells resembling embryonic connective tissue.
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OTHER WORDS FROM sarcoma
sar·co·ma·toid, sar·co·ma·tous [sahr-koh-muh-tuhs, -kom-uh-], /sɑrˈkoʊ mə təs, -ˈkɒm ə-/, adjectiveWords nearby sarcoma
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British Dictionary definitions for sarcoma
sarcoma
/ (sɑːˈkəʊmə) /
noun plural -mata (-mətə) or -mas
pathol a usually malignant tumour arising from connective tissue
Derived forms of sarcoma
sarcomatoid or sarcomatous, adjectiveWord Origin for sarcoma
C17: via New Latin from Greek sarkōma fleshy growth; see sarco-, -oma
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Medical definitions for sarcoma
sarcoma
[ sär-kō′mə ]
n. pl. sar•co•mas
A malignant tumor arising from connective tissues.
Other words from sarcoma
sar•co′ma•toid′ (-mə-toid′) null adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for sarcoma
sarcoma
[ sär-kō′mə ]
Plural sarcomas sarcomata (sär-kō′mə-tə)
A malignant tumor originating from mesodermal tissue, such as fat, muscle, or bone. Compare carcinoma.
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