myosarcoma

/maɪˌoʊsɑrˈkoʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare type of malignant tumor that arises from skeletal muscle tissue.

“The patient was diagnosed with a myosarcoma of the thigh muscle.”

2. noun

A type of cancer that originates from smooth muscle cells in the body.

“The pathologist examined the tissue sample for signs of myosarcoma.”

Synonyms

  • cancer
  • malignant tumor

Antonyms

  • benign tumor
  • healthy tissue