osteosarcoma

/ˌɑstioʊsɑrˈkoʊmə/
noun
  1. 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.
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