acrosarca

/ækrosɑrˈkɔmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of malignant tumor that arises from the fat cells in the skin, often characterized by its aggressive growth and poor prognosis.

“The patient was diagnosed with an acrosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer.”

Synonyms

  • malignant tumor
  • skin cancer

Antonyms

  • benign growth
  • healthy tissue