What is another word for sarcomas?

Pronunciation: [sɑːkˈə͡ʊməz] (IPA)

Sarcomas are a type of cancer that develop in the body's connective tissues, including the bones, muscles, cartilage, and fat. There are several synonyms for the term sarcomas, including soft tissue sarcomas, bone sarcomas, and malignant mesenchymal tumors. These tumors are often classified based on their location in the body, such as retroperitoneal sarcomas, which develop in the abdominal cavity, or head and neck sarcomas. While sarcomas are relatively rare compared to other forms of cancer, they can be extremely aggressive and difficult to treat, which is why early detection and prompt treatment are crucial for improving patient outcomes and survival rates.

What are the hypernyms for Sarcomas?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Sarcomas

sarcomas appear either as single or multiple nodules, varying in size from a hempseed to a hazelnut, or else as a moderate number of tumors of the size of hen eggs.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
The great majority of meningeal tumours are primary sarcomas, and in about 25 per cent.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson

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