HealthAugust 17, 2026

leiomyosarcoma

LY-oh-MY-oh-sar-KOH-muh

Definition

A rare and aggressive type of cancer that develops in the smooth muscle tissue of the body.

Etymology

The word is a medical compound derived from Greek roots: 'leio-' meaning smooth, 'myo-' meaning muscle, and 'sarcoma' referring to a tumor of connective or soft tissue.

In the news

The article uses the term to identify the specific, aggressive form of cancer the mayor was diagnosed with after medical teams investigated her pulmonary embolism. It highlights the serious and often asymptomatic nature of this particular malignancy.

Mount Vernon mayor shares health journey 2 years after cancer battle

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