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Ewing Sarcoma - Glossary

Dr. Shivani Nayar
Written by Dr. Shivani Nayar, B.Sc (Physiotherapy), PG in Hospital Management
Dr. Simi Paknikar
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD
Last Updated on Jun 10, 2017
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Glossary

Chemotherapy: The treatment of a cancer by chemicals.

Tumor: An abnormal overgrowth of cells.
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Cancer: a group of diseases characterized by abnormal growth (neoplasm, tumor) and spread to other parts of the body (metastasism).

Sarcoma: A connective tissue neoplasm, usually highly malignant, formed by proliferation of mesodermal cells.
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