sarcoma

sarcoma definition - medical

sar·co·ma (sär-kōˈmə)

noun pl. sar·co·mas or sar·co·ma·ta (-mə-tə)
A malignant tumor arising from connective tissues.

Related Forms:

  • sar·coˈma·toidˌ (-mə-toidˌ), sar·coˈma·tous (-təs) adjective

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