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adenoma

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ɐðɨˈnomɐ/a·de·no·ma

Definition

1

A benign tumor originating in glandular tissue or having a gland-like structure.

Usage examples

The biopsy confirmed it was a benign adenoma.
Pituitary adenomas can affect hormone levels.

Synonyms