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Sarcoma

Also called Bone or muscle cancer

OncologyOrthopedicsPathologyImportant

A malignant tumor arising from mesenchymal supportive or connective tissues, such as bone, cartilage, fat, or muscle.

Korean

육종

뼈·연골·근육·지방 등 간엽 결합 조직에서 발생하는 악성 종양.

French

Sarcome

Tumeur maligne issue des tissus mésenchymateux de soutien ou conjonctifs, tels que l'os, le cartilage, la graisse ou le muscle.

Word parts

  • sarc/oRoot(Greek) Flesh, muscle tissue
  • -omaSuffix(Greek) Tumor, mass

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