Question

choose the correct answer. the term \sarcoma\ means? a malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue (cancerous tumor) a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissues (tumor of flesh) general term applied to malignancies of the lymphoid tissues

Explanation:

To determine the correct meaning of "sarcoma", we analyze each option:

• The first option describes carcinoma (malignant tumor in epithelial tissue), not sarcoma.
• The second option is correct: Sarcoma is defined as a malignant tumor originating from connective tissues (like bone, cartilage, fat, muscle), and "tumor of flesh" aligns with its etymology (Greek "sarx" meaning flesh).
• The third option describes lymphoma (malignancies of lymphoid tissues), not sarcoma.

Answer:

B. a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissues (tumor of flesh)