sarcoma
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek σάρξ (sárx, “flesh”) + -ωμα (ōma, “process”).
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /sɑɹˈkoʊmə/
Noun
sarcoma (plural sarcomas or sarcomata)
- (oncology) A type of malignant tumor of the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue.
Derived terms
Terms derived from sarcoma
Translations
type of malignant tumor
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Italian
Etymology
From Ancient Greek σάρξ (sárx, “flesh”) + -ωμα (ōma, “process”).
Noun
sarcoma m (plural sarcomi)
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