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sarcoma

 

[ sษ‘หrหˆkoสŠ.mษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical terminology

Sarcoma is a type of cancer that originates in connective tissues such as bones, cartilage, fat, muscle, and blood vessels. Unlike carcinomas, which develop from epithelial cells, sarcomas arise from mesenchymal cells. They are relatively rare but can occur in various parts of the body and may spread to other tissues and organs.

Synonyms

malignancy, neoplasm, tumor.

Examples of usage

  • He was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a common type of bone sarcoma.
  • The veterinarian explained that the dog had a soft tissue sarcoma.
  • Early detection of sarcoma is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Sarcomas can be challenging to treat due to their diverse nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "sarcoma" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sarcoma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฐเค•เฅ‹เคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sarkom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sarkoma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐั€ะบะพะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sarkoma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒซใ‚ณใƒผใƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sarcome

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sarcoma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarkom

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œก์ข…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุฑูƒูˆู…ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarkom

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sarkรณm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚‰็˜ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sarkom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sarcoma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€ะบะพะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarcoma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sarcoma

Etymology

The term 'sarcoma' originates from the Greek word 'sarkoma', which means 'fleshy growth'. It was used in medical literature in the 19th century to describe tumors that arise from connective tissue. The understanding of sarcoma has evolved over time, with advancements in pathology and oncology leading to the identification of various subtypes, including osteosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and liposarcoma. As medical research continues to progress, the classification and treatment of sarcomas become more refined, helping to improve patient outcomes and survival rates. Sarcomas represent a complex group of diseases, and ongoing studies aim to uncover the genetic and environmental factors contributing to their development.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,331, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.