Stromal tumor
Encyclopedia
A stromal tumor is a tumor
that arises in the supporting connective tissue
of an organ.
Tumor
A tumor or tumour is commonly used as a synonym for a neoplasm that appears enlarged in size. Tumor is not synonymous with cancer...
that arises in the supporting connective tissue
Connective tissue
"Connective tissue" is a fibrous tissue. It is one of the four traditional classes of tissues . Connective Tissue is found throughout the body.In fact the whole framework of the skeleton and the different specialized connective tissues from the crown of the head to the toes determine the form of...
of an organ.
External links
- Stromal tumor entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms