SARCOMATA

Noun

sarcomata

plural of sarcoma

Source: Wiktionary


SARCOMA

Sar*co"ma, n.; pl. L. Sarcomata (# or #), E. sarcomas. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Med.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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