Ewing's sarcoma

noun

Ew·​ing's sarcoma ˈyü-iŋz- 

variants or Ewing sarcoma

ˈyü-iŋ- 

: a malignant bone tumor especially of a long bone (as of the thigh) or the pelvis

Examples of Ewing's sarcoma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While a college football player at Boston College in 2009, he was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. —Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023

In July 2021, Jenna was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a type of cancer that occurs in bones or in the soft tissue around the bones, according to Mayo Clinic. —Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023

Doctors found a tumor on Chase's left femur, Ewing's sarcoma. —Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Aug. 2021

Once the Ewing's sarcoma spreads, it is typically considered incurative. —Mykal McEldowney, Indianapolis Star, 4 June 2020

Word History

Etymology

James Ewing †1943 American pathologist

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

Ewing's sarcoma

noun

Ew·​ing's sarcoma ˈyü-iŋz- 

variants or Ewing sarcoma

ˈyü-iŋ- 

also Ewing's tumor or Ewing tumor

: a malignant tumor especially of a long bone (as of the thigh) or the pelvis that occurs primarily in children and young adults