Definition

A medical condition where many tumors called sarcomas develop in different areas of the body.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with sarcomatosis after several tumors were found during the examination.

Conversation

Have you heard about sarcomatosis?

Yeah, I read that it's a pretty serious condition.

It's scary how it can affect multiple parts of the body.

I know, it's important to stay informed about such diseases.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sarcomatosis is formed from "sarco-" (from Greek "sarkos", meaning flesh) and "-osis" (from Greek "osis", meaning a condition or disease). The term refers to a condition involving fleshy tumors or growths, particularly those of a malignant nature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flesh' ('sarco-') being affected by a 'condition' ('-osis') — that's why sarcomatosis refers to a disease involving fleshy tumors.

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