Myxosarcoma
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Myxosarcoma
Myxosarcoma (pronunciation: mix-o-sar-co-ma) is a type of sarcoma that originates from the connective tissue. It is characterized by the presence of myxoid (mucoid) stroma, which is a jelly-like substance found within the tumor.
Etymology
The term "myxosarcoma" is derived from the Greek words "myxa" meaning mucus and "sarcoma" meaning fleshy growth. Thus, it refers to a fleshy tumor with a mucoid or jelly-like consistency.
Related Terms
- Sarcoma: A type of cancer that originates from connective tissues such as bones, muscles, fat, and blood vessels.
- Myxoid: Referring to or resembling mucus.
- Stroma: The supportive framework of a biological cell, tissue, or organ.
- Connective tissue: Tissue that supports, binds, or separates more specialized tissues and organs of the body.
- Tumor: An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Myxosarcoma
- Wikipedia's article - Myxosarcoma
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