1. rhabdo- (from Greek "rhabdos," meaning "rod") - referring to striated muscle
2. myo- (from Greek "mys," meaning "muscle") - referring to muscle
3. sarc- (from Greek "sarx," meaning "flesh") - referring to flesh or connective tissue
Therefore, "rhabdomyosarcoma" is a term that describes a type of cancer arising from striated muscle tissue.