Definition of Osteogenic sarcoma
1. Noun. Malignant bone tumor; most common in children and young adults where it tends to affect the femur.
Medical Definition of Osteogenic sarcoma
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A primary malignant bone cancer that arises from the cells which produce bone.
It is most commonly seen in the second and third decades of life. Genetic factors appear to be important in the development of this illness. Paget's disease may be a predisposing cause. Treatment involves a combination of surgery and chemotherapy.
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Osteogenic Sarcoma
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