Which term denotes a malignant tumor?

• A. Rupture
• B. Surgical opening
• C. Sarcoma
• D. Chest

Answer: (C)

Understanding tumor terminology helps distinguish cancer from other growths. A sarcoma is a malignant tumor that arises from connective or supportive tissues—bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, or blood vessels. That tissue origin and the behavior of the growth define it as cancer, making it the correct term for a malignant tumor.

The other terms describe something else entirely: rupture means a tear or burst; a surgical opening refers to an incision; chest denotes the thoracic region. Remember that not all -oma words are cancerous—some describe benign tumors (like lipoma) or growths from glands (like adenoma). But sarcoma specifically signals a malignant tumor of connective tissue, which is why it’s the right choice.