adenocystoma
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/ˌædɪnoʊsɪˈstoʊmə/
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/ˌædɪnəʊsɪˈstəʊmə/
glandular cystic tumor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenocystoma' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adeno-' meaning 'gland' and 'kystis' meaning 'bladder' or 'cyst', combined with '-oma' meaning 'tumor'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'adenocystoma' was formed by combining Greek roots to describe a specific type of tumor.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a tumor with cystic structures in glandular tissue', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of tumor that arises from glandular tissue and contains cystic structures.
The patient was diagnosed with an adenocystoma in the salivary gland.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/05 21:51