Osteosarcoma (Noun)
Meaning
Malignant bone tumor; most common in children and young adults where it tends to affect the femur.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Osteosarcoma is a type of malignant bone tumor that typically affects the femur, tibia, or humerus in children and young adults.
- After several rounds of chemotherapy and surgery, the osteosarcoma in her leg had significantly reduced in size.
- The doctor explained to the family that osteosarcoma is the most common type of malignant bone cancer in teenagers and young adults.
- In addition to osteosarcoma, the patient also suffered from secondary complications, such as a damaged growth plate.
- Regular X-rays and MRI scans helped doctors track the progress of the osteosarcoma and determine the best course of treatment.