Sarcoma (Noun)
Meaning
A usually malignant tumor arising from connective tissue (bone or muscle etc.); one of the four major types of cancer.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor explained that the patient had been diagnosed with a type of sarcoma that required immediate surgery and chemotherapy.
- Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that can occur in the bones, muscles, and other soft tissues of the body.
- After several rounds of treatment, the oncologist was pleased to report that the sarcoma had gone into remission.
- The young woman was shocked to learn that she had a malignant sarcoma in her knee, which would require amputation of her leg.
- According to the medical research, there are many different subtypes of sarcoma, each with its own set of unique characteristics and treatment options.