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sarcoma
sar·co·ma [ saar kṓmə ] (plural sar·co·mas or sar·co·ma·ta [ saar kṓmətə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
cancerous growth: a malignant tumor that begins growing in connective tissue such as muscle, bone, fat, or cartilage. Sarcomas may occur in any part of the body, and are typically fast-growing and quick to spread.

sar·co·ma·toid adjective
sar·co·ma·to·sis [ saar kmə tṓssiss ] noun
sar·co·ma·tous adjective
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