Warthin's
|War-thin's|
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/ˈwɔrθɪnz/
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/ˈwɔːθɪnz/
benign salivary gland tumor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Warthin's' originates from the name of the American pathologist 'Aldred Scott Warthin', who first described the tumor.
Historical Evolution
'Warthin's tumor' was named after Aldred Scott Warthin in the early 20th century, recognizing his contribution to its identification.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was simply a medical observation, but over time it became a recognized medical term for a specific type of tumor.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of benign tumor, often found in the salivary glands, also known as Warthin's tumor.
The patient was diagnosed with Warthin's tumor in the parotid gland.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/13 06:07