- spindle cell sarcoma
- A type of connective tissue cancer in which the cells are spindle-shaped when examined under a microscope.
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Spindle cell sarcoma — is a type of connective tissue cancer in which the cells are spindle shaped when examined under a microscope. External links * [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db alpha.aspx?CdrID=44298 Spindle cell sarcoma] entry in the public domain NCI… … Wikipedia
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