What it means
The root in words about soft body tissue. A sarcoma is a cancer of bone, muscle, fat or other connective tissue; sarcopenia is age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.
At a glance
| Also written | sarco-, sarc- |
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Related terms
-oid
A word ending that means like or resembling.
connective tissue
Body tissue that supports, binds together and protects other tissues and organs.