adenofibroma
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/ˌædɪnoʊfaɪˈbroʊmə/
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/ˌædɪnəʊfaɪˈbrəʊmə/
glandular fibrous tumor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenofibroma' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adeno-' meaning 'gland' and 'fibroma' meaning 'fibrous tumor'.
Historical Evolution
'adenofibroma' was directly adopted into English from medical Latin, maintaining its original Greek components.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a fibrous tumor of glandular origin', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a benign tumor composed of glandular and fibrous tissue.
The patient was diagnosed with an adenofibroma in the breast.
Synonyms
fibroadenoma
Last updated: 2025/05/05 23:06