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Adenoma - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

adenoma

/əˈdiːnəmə/ /ˌædɪˈnəʊmə/

Definition:

A benign tumor formed from glandular tissue.

Synonyms:

tumor, growth, neoplasm, polyp

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

malignant tumor, carcinoma

Common Collocations:

benign adenoma, pituitary adenoma, colon adenoma, adrenal adenoma

Derivatives:

adenomatous, adenomata

Usage Tips:

Use "adenoma" to describe non-cancerous glandular growths in medical contexts.

Common Phrases:

pituitary adenoma, adrenal adenoma, benign adenoma

Etymology:

From Greek "aden-" (gland) + "-oma" (tumor), meaning glandular tumor.

Examples:

  • 1. The doctor diagnosed the lump as an adenoma.
  • 2. Adenomas are usually harmless but should be monitored.
  • 3. She underwent surgery to remove a pituitary adenoma.
  • 4. Colonoscopies can detect adenomas early.

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