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  • noun Plural form of sarcoma.

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Examples

  • They developed subcutaneous "sarcomas" - most of them encasing the implants.

    GlobalResearch.ca 2010

  • In some 30 percent of soft-tissue tumors called sarcomas, a protein called MDM-2 snares p53 like a tuna in a net.

    The Cancer Killer 2008

  • Amy J. Wagers, of Joslin, will investigate a class of cancers known as sarcomas that attack bone, fat, and cartilage.

    Boston.com Top Stories 2011

  • Cancers of the bone and connective tissues, also called sarcomas, are rare, according to Froedtert experts.

    The Green Bay Press-Gazette Latest Headlines 2009

  • Cancers of the bone and connective tissues, also called sarcomas, are rare, according to Froedtert experts.

    The Green Bay Press-Gazette Latest Headlines 2009

  • The study could provide a model upon which to design treatment for other disorders caused by the interaction between two proteins, and may be especially useful in cancers caused by translocations of genes, such as sarcomas and leukemias, the researchers say.

    EurekAlert! - Breaking News 2009

  • Soft-tissue sarcomas -- Tumors that develop in tissues that connect, support or surround other organs and structures of the body, specifically the muscles, fat, blood vessels, nerves and joints

    Li-Fraumeni Syndrome 2009

  • Annual total body MRI (as surveillance for sarcomas and other tumors)

    Li-Fraumeni Syndrome 2009

  • When soft tissue sarcomas are found, our musculoskeletal tumor team provides the expertise to improve your child's chance of recovery (prognosis).

    Sarcomas, soft tissue tumors, bone tumors 2010

  • In addition, Children's Hospital researchers are actively involved inresearching and developing new therapiesto treat Rhabdomyosarcoma and other sarcomas.

    Rhabdomyosarcoma 2010

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