Definition of Sarcoma

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Sarcoma: One of a group of tumors usually arising from connective tissue. Most sarcomas are malignant. Many types are named after the type of cell, tissue, or structure involved, as in angiosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, liposarcoma,and osteosarcoma. Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 9/8/2002