Sarcoma

Pronunciation: /sɑːrˈkoʊmə/

Definitions of sarcoma

noun a type of cancer that develops from certain tissues, such as bone or muscle

Example Sentences

A1 A sarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in the bones or soft tissues.

A2 Doctors diagnosed him with sarcoma after finding a tumor in his leg.

B1 Treatment for sarcoma usually involves surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

B2 She underwent a successful surgery to remove the sarcoma from her abdomen.

C1 Research into new therapies for sarcoma is ongoing to improve patient outcomes.

C2 The oncologist specializes in treating rare forms of sarcoma with targeted therapies.

Examples of sarcoma in a Sentence

formal Sarcoma is a type of cancer that develops in the soft tissues of the body.

informal My friend's dog was diagnosed with sarcoma and is undergoing treatment.

slang I heard sarcoma is no joke, it's a tough battle to fight.

figurative Dealing with toxic relationships is like dealing with a sarcoma, it's important to cut it out before it spreads.

Grammatical Forms of sarcoma

• plural: sarcomas
• comparative: more sarcomatous
• superlative: most sarcomatous
• present tense: sarcoma
• future tense: will sarcoma
• perfect tense: has sarcoma
• continuous tense: is sarcomaing
• singular: sarcoma
• positive degree: sarcoma
• infinitive: to sarcoma
• gerund: sarcomating
• participle: sarcomatous

Origin and Evolution of sarcoma

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'sarcoma' originated from the Greek word 'sarkoma', which means 'fleshy growth'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe fleshy growths or tumors, the term 'sarcoma' has evolved to specifically refer to malignant tumors of connective tissues such as bone, muscle, or cartilage.