HealthAugust 17, 2026
sarcomas
sar-KOH-muhz
Definition
A group of rare and often aggressive cancers that arise from connective or soft tissues, such as muscle, fat, or bone.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'sarkōma' (fleshy growth), which comes from 'sarx' (flesh). It entered medical terminology to describe tumors arising from non-epithelial tissues.
In the news
The article uses the term to categorize the mayor's leiomyosarcoma, a specific type of soft-tissue cancer, noting that such conditions can be difficult to detect because they often do not cause pain in their early stages.
Mount Vernon mayor shares health journey 2 years after cancer battle
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