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Webster 1913 Edition


Sarcoma

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Sar-co′ma

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Noun.
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pl. L.
Sarcomata
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, E.
sarcomas
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[NL., from Gr. [GREEK], from
σάρξ
,
σάρκος
, flesh.]
(Med.)
A tumor of fleshy consistence; – formerly applied to many varieties of tumor, now restricted to a variety of malignant growth made up of cells resembling those of fetal development without any proper intercellular substance.

Webster 1828 Edition


Sarcoma

SARCO'MA

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Noun.
[Gr from flesh.] Any fleshy excrescence on an animal body.