osteosarcoma
/ˌɑstioʊsɑrˈkoʊmə/
noun
- A type of bone cancer that usually affects children and young adults, often starting in the arms or legs.
- Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer in young people.
- The teenager was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his left knee and began chemotherapy.
- Doctors caught the osteosarcoma early, which improved her chances of recovery.