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adenoma

/ædɪˈnoʊmə/ noun · British & US
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What does adenoma mean?

noun

A benign tumor that grows from glandular tissue, typically in the breast, thyroid, or intestine.

Example

"The doctor ordered a biopsy to determine if the lump was a benign adenoma or a malignant tumor."

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