‖n.; pl. L. Sarcomata E. sarcomas [ NL., from Gr. &unr_;, from sa`rx, sa`rkos, flesh. ] (Med.) A tumor of fleshy consistence; -- formerly applied to many varieties of tumor, now restricted to a variety of malignant growth made up of cells resembling those of fetal development without any proper intercellular substance. [ 1913 Webster ]