adenoma

noun

ad·​e·​no·​ma ˌa-də-ˈnō-mə How to pronounce adenoma (audio)
plural adenomas also adenomata ˌa-də-ˈnō-mə-tə How to pronounce adenoma (audio)
: a benign tumor of a glandular structure or of glandular origin
adenomatous adjective

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This minimally invasive technique involves removing the adenoma through small incisions. Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024 Tubular adenomas exhibit moderate-grade dysplasia and are least likely to become malignant.22 Tubulovillous adenomas: These share features of tubular and villous adenomas. James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024 These adenomas are often found on the front, top, or base of the inner bladder.23 Villous adenomas: This is the most common type that tends to be larger and have severe degrees of dysplasia. James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024 In the clinical trial, the Shield test detected about 13% of advanced adenomas. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 2 Aug. 2024 Tumor According to medical experts, the most common type of tumor in breastfeeding people is a lactating adenoma. Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 29 July 2024 Advanced adenomas are defined as having at least one of these criteria:9 At least 10 mm in size Villous architecture of at least 25% High-grade dysplasia Though polyps 10 cm or larger in size carry a higher risk of cancer, most adenomas (60% to 75%) detected with colonoscopy are smaller than 10 cm. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024 But a type of polyp called an adenoma can potentially turn into cancer. Charlotte Hu, Vox, 4 June 2024 Colonoscopies can detect adenomas larger than 6 millimeters with a 75 to 93 percent sensitivity. Charlotte Hu, Vox, 4 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from German Adenom, Adenoma, from Greek aden-, adḗn "gland" + German -om, New Latin -oma -oma — more at adeno-

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of adenoma was in 1934

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“Adenoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adenoma. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

adenoma

noun
ad·​e·​no·​ma ˌad-ᵊn-ˈō-mə How to pronounce adenoma (audio)
plural adenomas also adenomata -mət-ə How to pronounce adenoma (audio)
: a benign tumor of a glandular structure or of glandular origin
adenomatous adjective

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