sarcoma
What is another word for sarcoma? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A cancerous tumour that starts in the body's connective or supporting tissues, such as bone, muscle or fat.
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How to use sarcoma
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soft tissue sarcoma
bone sarcoma
sarcoma diagnosis
sarcoma specialist
A medical term, used in clinical and health contexts.
Etymology
Taken from Latin, which borrowed it from Ancient Greek sarkōma. The Greek word is linked to sarx, meaning flesh.
Full origin of sarcoma →Frequently asked questions
What is a sarcoma?
A sarcoma is a cancer that begins in connective or supporting tissue, such as bone, muscle or fat.
What is the plural of sarcoma?
The plural is sarcomas or sarcomata.
How do you pronounce sarcoma?
It is said sar-KOH-muh, with the stress on the middle syllable.
