chondrosarcomanoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌkɒn.drəʊ.sɑːˈkəʊ.mə/us/ˌkɑːn.droʊ.sɑːrˈkoʊ.mə/specializeda type of bone cancer that develops in the cartilage cells and usually affects the bones of the arms, legs, and pelvis and sometimes also the joints. It is malignant (= likely to cause death if not treated):
Usually originating in strong connective tissue, chondrosarcomas grow slowly.
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