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Soft tissue sarcoma
A malignant tumor that begins in the muscle, fat, fibrous tissue, blood vessels, or other 'soft' supporting tissues of the body. Soft tissue sarcomas do not originate in bone or cartilage
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- Agent Orange An herbicide and defoliant containing 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T and trace amounts of dioxin. Agent Orange was used as…
- Scoliosis, congenital A structurally normal spine that appears to have a lateral curve (scoliosis). Nonstructural scoliosis…
- Marijuana Marijuana: A very common street and recreational drug that comes from the marijuana plant. The plant that…
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- Neuron A nerve cell that sends and receives electrical signals over long distances within the body. A neuron may…
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- Sarcoma, soft tissue See: Soft tissue sarcoma
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