Kaposi's sarcoma
n. KS, form of vascular cancer that causes purplish red patches on the skin and usually on the feet and legs (occurs mainly as a result of Aids) | ||||
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Kaposi's sarcoma Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Kaposi's sarcoma
Noun
1. 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"
(hypernym) sarcoma
Noun
1. 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"
(hypernym) sarcoma
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kaposi`s sarcoma
kaposi's sarcoma n : 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" [syn: kaposi's sarcoma ]
kaposi's sarcoma n : 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" [syn: kaposi's sarcoma ]
Kaposi's sarcoma Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Kaposi's sarcoma
[KAP-o-seez sar-KO-ma]
A type of cancer characterized by the abnormal growth of blood vessels that develop into skin lesions or occur internally.
[KAP-o-seez sar-KO-ma]
A type of cancer characterized by the abnormal growth of blood vessels that develop into skin lesions or occur internally.
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Kaposi's sarcoma
A relatively rare type of cancer that develops on the skin of some elderly persons or those with a weak immune system, including those with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
A relatively rare type of cancer that develops on the skin of some elderly persons or those with a weak immune system, including those with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
| Aids Glossary |
kaposi's sarcoma
cancer -- commonly abbreviated KS -- of the blood vessels caused by a herpes virus. KS is very rare except in HIV positive individuals. This is one of the most common opportunistic infections and is considered an AIDS-defining condition in the United States. Symptoms include red, pink, or purple spots on the skin or internal organs.
cancer -- commonly abbreviated KS -- of the blood vessels caused by a herpes virus. KS is very rare except in HIV positive individuals. This is one of the most common opportunistic infections and is considered an AIDS-defining condition in the United States. Symptoms include red, pink, or purple spots on the skin or internal organs.
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Kaposi's Sarcoma or Syndrome
Multiple idiopathic hemorrhagic sarcoma
Multiple idiopathic hemorrhagic sarcoma
| Glossary of HIV/AIDS-Related Terms |
KAPOSI's SARCOMA
An AIDS-defining illness consisting of individual cancerous lesions caused by an overgrowth of blood vessels. KS typically appears as pink or purple painless spots or nodules on the surface of the skin or oral cavity. KS also can occur internally, especially in the intestines, lymph nodes, and lungs, and in this case is life threatening. The cancer may spread and also attack the eyes. There has been considerable speculation that KS is not a spontaneous cancer but is sparked by a virus. A species of herpes virus -- also referred to as Kaposi's Sarcoma herpes virus (KSHV) or HHV-8 -- similar to the Epstein-Barr virus is currently under extensive investigation. Up to now, KS has been treated with alpha interferon, radiation therapy (outside the oral cavity), and various systemic and intralesional cancer chemotherapies.
An AIDS-defining illness consisting of individual cancerous lesions caused by an overgrowth of blood vessels. KS typically appears as pink or purple painless spots or nodules on the surface of the skin or oral cavity. KS also can occur internally, especially in the intestines, lymph nodes, and lungs, and in this case is life threatening. The cancer may spread and also attack the eyes. There has been considerable speculation that KS is not a spontaneous cancer but is sparked by a virus. A species of herpes virus -- also referred to as Kaposi's Sarcoma herpes virus (KSHV) or HHV-8 -- similar to the Epstein-Barr virus is currently under extensive investigation. Up to now, KS has been treated with alpha interferon, radiation therapy (outside the oral cavity), and various systemic and intralesional cancer chemotherapies.
| Glossary of HIV/AIDS Terms |
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS)
Blood vessels which grow rapidly and cause pink to purple painless spots on the skin. KS can also grow in other places such as the lungs. It can be accompanied by fever, enlarged lymph nodes and stomach problems.
Blood vessels which grow rapidly and cause pink to purple painless spots on the skin. KS can also grow in other places such as the lungs. It can be accompanied by fever, enlarged lymph nodes and stomach problems.
| Tumor Terminology |
Kaposi sarcoma
A sarcoma of spindle cells mixed with angiomatous tissue. A relatively rare malignant skin tumour that results in multifocal purplish coloured papules or plaques that eventually form nodules. Usually classed as an angioblastic tumour.
A sarcoma of spindle cells mixed with angiomatous tissue. A relatively rare malignant skin tumour that results in multifocal purplish coloured papules or plaques that eventually form nodules. Usually classed as an angioblastic tumour.
kaposi's sarcoma
A type of vascular cancer characterised by soft purple nodules that usually develop first on the feet and then slowly spread across the skin.This cancer is most often found in people with compromised immune systems, such as AIDS patients.
Kaposi's sarcoma Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Kaposi's sarcoma
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a tumor caused by Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8), also known as Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). It was originally described by Moritz Kaposi, an Austro-Hungarian dermatologist practicing at the University of Vienna in 1872. It became more widely known as one of the AIDS defining illnesses in the 1980s.
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