Abernethy's sarcoma en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæb.ɚˌni.θi sɑɹˈkoʊ.mə/ (US)
Etymology
Named after John Abernethy, English surgeon, + New Latin, from Ancient Greek σάρκωμα (sárkōma, “fleshy growth”), from σαρκόω (sarkóō, “become fleshy”), from σάρξ (sárx, “flesh”).
Meanings
- A typically malignant fatty tumor located on the trunk.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abernethy's sarcomas | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Abernethy's sarcomata | Number=Plur | lexicographic |