Cryptic crossword clue
Treat corm as a fleshy growth 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SARCOMA

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The straight part
We know that "fleshy growth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fleshy growth = sarcoma.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SARCOMA mean?

SARCOMA noun
  1. A type of malignant tumor of the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue.

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