adenosis
Definition
Noun: A disorder affecting the glands of the body, characterized by abnormal development or function of glandular tissue.
Usage
This is a medical term used to describe a pathological condition involving glands. It is typically used in clinical, diagnostic, or academic contexts. - The biopsy confirmed a diagnosis of adenosis. - Sclerosing adenosis is a benign condition found in breast tissue.
Advanced Usage
- Sclerosing adenosis: A specific, usually non-cancerous, condition where glandular tissue in the breast becomes hardened and may mimic cancer on a mammogram.
- The pathologist distinguished sclerosing adenosis from invasive carcinoma.
Variants and Related Words
- Adenomatous (adj): Relating to or resembling a benign tumor of glandular origin.
- The polyp was identified as adenomatous.
Synonyms
- Glandular disorder: A more general term for any malfunction or disease of the glands.
- Dysplasia (in specific contexts): Abnormal development or growth of cells or tissues, which can include glandular tissue.
Noun
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a disorder of the glands of the body
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