The suffix -sarcomais defined as a

The suffix "-sarcoma" is used in medical terminology to denote a type of malignant tumor of mesenchymal origin. Mesenchymal cells are a type of cell that develops into connective tissues, blood vessels, and lymphatic tissues. Therefore, a "-sarcoma" would be a cancerous tumor that arises from these types of cells. Examples include osteosarcoma (a cancerous tumor in a bone) and liposarcoma (a cancerous tumor in fat cells).