Sarcoma is a cancer of

Connective and muscular tissue

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Lymphoid tissue

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Bones

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All of the above

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The correct option is B All of the above
Cancerous (malignant) tumors of the connective tissues are called sarcomas. The term sarcoma comes from a Greek word meaning fleshy growth. Sarcoma arises in the connective tissue of the body. Normal connective tissue include, fat, blood vessels, nerves, bones, muscles, deep skin tissues and cartilage.

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