Rhabdomyosarcoma (Noun)
Meaning
A highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The lab results confirmed that the patient had been diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer of the muscle tissue.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer that affects children and adults alike.
- The most effective treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma involves a combination of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.
- Researchers have made significant progress in understanding the genetic mutations that lead to rhabdomyosarcoma, a key step towards developing new treatments.
- The prognosis for patients with rhabdomyosarcoma varies greatly depending on the location, size, and stage of the tumor at diagnosis.