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Fibrosarcoma
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Definition 1
A type of soft tissue sarcoma that begins in fibrous tissue, which holds bones, muscles, and other organs in place. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A malignant mesenchymal tumor affecting soft tissues and bone. It is classified as adult or infantile. Infantile fibrosarcomas generally have a much more favorable prognosis than adult fibrosarcomas. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A malignant mesenchymal neoplasm of the soft tissue and bone. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
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