sarcoma

Definition

A type of cancer that develops in the connective tissues of the body, such as bones, muscles, fat, blood vessels, or cartilage.

Etymology

The term comes from the Greek word 'sarx,' meaning 'flesh,' combined with the suffix '-oma,' which denotes a tumor or mass. It was coined in the 19th century to describe these specific types of fleshy, connective-tissue tumors.

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