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Spindle cell sarcoma
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Definition 1
A type of sarcoma that contains spindle cells. Under a microscope, spindle cells look long and slender. Sarcomas are cancers that begin in muscle, fat, fibrous tissue, or other connective or supportive tissue in the body. Spindle cell sarcomas usually occur in adults. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A malignant mesenchymal neoplasm composed of spindle-shaped cells. This is a morphologic term which can be applied to a wide range of sarcomas. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A type of connective tissue cancer in which the cells are spindle-shaped when examined under a microscope. (NCI Dictionary)
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