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Sarcomatoid carcinoma
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A type of cancer that looks like a mixture of carcinoma (cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs in the body) and sarcoma (cancer of the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue). The sarcoma-like cells are often spindle cells. Under a microscope, spindle cells look long and slender. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A malignant epithelial neoplasm characterized by the presence of spindle cells and anaplastic morphologic features. Giant cells and a sarcomatous component may also be present. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A malignant epithelial neoplasm characterized by the presence of spindle cells. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
Definition 4
A type of cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs and that contains long spindle-shaped cells. (NCI Dictionary)
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