Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue
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Neoplasms developing from some structure of the connective and subcutaneous tissue. The concept does not refer to neoplasms located in connective or soft tissue. |
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neopl composed of connective or soft tissue, NOT neopl located in these sites; indexing policy: Manual section 24; also TN Suppl: Tumor Key for human & corresponding vet tumors (does not contain exper tumors); TN 135: correct use of tissue type terms; /bl |
Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue Categories.
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Neoplasms, Adipose Tissue - Neoplasms composed of fatty tissue or connective tissue made up of fat cells in a meshwork of areolar tissue. The concept does not refer to neoplasms located in adipose tissue. |
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Neoplasms, Connective Tissue - Neoplasms composed of connective tissue, including elastic, mucous, reticular, osseous, and cartilaginous tissue. The concept does not refer to neoplasms located in connective tissue. |
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Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue - Neoplasms composed of muscle tissue: skeletal, cardiac, or smooth. The concept does not refer to neoplasms located in muscles. |
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Sarcoma - A connective tissue neoplasm formed by proliferation of mesodermal cells; it is usually highly malignant. |
Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue Definitions and Terms
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