Abernethy's sarcoma

Meaning

Noun

A typically malignant fatty tumor located on the trunk.

Origin

Named after John Abernethy, English surgeon, + New Latin, from Ancient Greek σάρκωμα ("fleshy growth"), from σαρκόω, from σάρξ.

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