ewing's sarcoma

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A rare type of malignant bone cancer: Ewing's sarcoma is a specific, aggressive cancer that primarily develops in the bones or the soft tissue around them. It is most commonly found in children and young adults.
Usage
  • The term "Ewing's sarcoma" is used as a medical diagnosis. It is a proper noun, named after Dr. James Ewing, and is often capitalized.
  • It is typically used in medical, clinical, or scientific contexts when discussing oncology, pathology, or patient cases.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of Ewing's sarcoma in his femur.
    • Treatment for Ewing's sarcoma often involves a combination of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.
    • Research into new therapies for Ewing's sarcoma is ongoing.
Advanced Usage
  • "Ewing's sarcoma family of tumors (ESFT)": This is a related medical term that groups Ewing's sarcoma of bone with similar cancers found in soft tissue, such as peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor (pPNET).
    • The patient's tumor was classified as part of the Ewing's sarcoma family of tumors.
Variants and Related Words
  • ESFT (Ewing's sarcoma family of tumors): The broader classification.
  • PNET (Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor): A closely related tumor type sometimes grouped with Ewing's sarcoma.
Synonyms
  • Ewing sarcoma (a common alternative spelling without the possessive apostrophe).
  • Bone sarcoma (a more general term; Ewing's is a specific type of bone sarcoma).
Notes on Meaning
  • The core meaning is a specific, malignant tumor. Its defining characteristics include its typical location (often in the pelvis, femur, or other long bones), its origin in bone marrow, and its prevalence in a younger demographic. It is distinct from other bone cancers like osteosarcoma.
Noun
  1. malignant tumor in bone marrow (usually in the pelvis or in long bones)

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