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adenoma
noun[ C ]
medical specializeduk /ˌæd.ɪˈnəʊ.mə/ us /ˌæd.ɪˈnoʊ.mə/pluraladenomas or adenomatauk /ˌæd.ɪˈnəʊ.mə.tə/ us /ˌæd.ɪˈnoʊ.mə.t̬ə/
a tumour(= a mass of diseased cells) that develops from or has the structure of a gland(= an organ that produces hormones) and that is benign(= unlikely to be harmful):
Pituitary adenomas are benign tumours with symptoms that are related to hormone production.
Adenomata form 20% of all ovarian cysts.
The study found that men were more likely than women to have adenomas.
Parathyroid adenomas are usually small and deeply located in the neck.
Ultrasonography has been used to locate parathyroid adenomas in patients with hyperparathyroidism.
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benignant
big C
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inoperable
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