kaposi's sarcoma

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Noun kaposi's sarcoma has 1 sense

Kaposi's sarcoma - a sarcoma that starts with purplish spots on the feet and legs and spreads from the skin to lymph nodes and internal organs; a common manifestation of AIDS; "until 1980 Kaposi's sarcoma occurred almost exclusively with Jewish or Italian or black men"
--₁ is a kind of sarcoma

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Kaposi's Sarcoma

Description:

Kaposi's sarcoma is a type of cancer that originates in the cells lining the blood and lymphatic vessels. It is commonly associated with an infection called the human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) and usually manifests as skin lesions or tumors.

Sample Sentences:

He was diagnosed with Kaposi's sarcoma and immediately started undergoing treatment.
The dermatologist examined the lesions on her skin and suspected Kaposi's sarcoma.
Kaposi's sarcoma can occur in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS.

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