Match each definition with the correct term.
-sarcoma
A)malignant tumor derived from connective tissue
B)malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue
C)malignant tumor in the upper shaft of long bones
D)new cancer site resulting from spreading
E)process by which cancer spreads

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Sarcoma is a malignant tumor that originates from connective tissue, such as bone, cartilage, fat, or muscle.

Answer: B 
 A malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue is called a rhabdomyosarcoma, which is a type of sarcoma.

Answer: C 
 An osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor in the upper shaft of long bones, such as the femur or tibia.

Answer: D 
 A new cancer site resulting from spreading is called a metastasis.

Answer: E 
 The process by which cancer spreads is called metastasis.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term