HealthAugust 16, 2026

osteosarcoma

OS-tee-oh-sar-KOH-muh

Definition

A type of bone cancer that often starts in the cells that form bones and commonly develops during adolescent growth spurts.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'osteon' meaning bone, 'sarx' meaning flesh, and the suffix '-oma' denoting a tumor. It entered medical terminology to specifically describe a malignant tumor originating in bone tissue.

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The article mentions that GaKobe Milton was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at age 13, highlighting the rare and aggressive nature of the disease he battled.

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