sarc-

variant of sarco-, especially before a vowel.
sarcoma.

-sarc

a combining form meaning “one having flesh or tissue” of the kind specified by the initial element.
ectosarc.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sarc-¹

< Greek -sarcos, derivative of ��á�� flesh

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Example Sentences

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But because the plan appeared to run roughshod over Venezuelan and international law, it required the approval of what is known as the Sensitive Activity Review Committee, or SARC, a secretive panel of senior State and Justice Department officials that is reserved for the most sensitive DEA cases involving tricky ethical, legal or foreign policy considerations.

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On Feb. 25, 2020, officials said, the embassy finally approved the SARC.

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When agents want to launder money to gain criminals’ trust or investigate high-level foreign officials, they are generally required to submit their plans to a Sensitive Activity Review Committee, or SARC.

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The Southlake Anti-Racism Coalition, or SARC, said in a statement that is not happy that the law mandates public schools put up these posters.

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"SARC is disturbed by the precedent displaying these posters in every school will set and the chilling effect this blatant intrusion of religion in what should be a secular public institution will have on the student body, especially those who do not practice the dominant Christian faith," the statement read.

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When To Use

�� does sarc- mean?

Sarc- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “flesh.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in pathology.Sarc- comes from the Greek ��á��, meaning “flesh.” Ever heard of a sarcophagus—you know, like the famous one that held the mummy of Tutankhamen? That word also comes from the Greek ��á��. Discover the surprising (and grisly) origin of the word sarcophagus at our entry for the word.Sarc- is a variant of sarco-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use sarco- article.

Sarazen sarcasm

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