adenofibrosis
|ad-e-no-fi-bro-sis|
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/ˌædɪnoʊfaɪˈbroʊsɪs/
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/ˌædɪnəʊfaɪˈbrəʊsɪs/
glandular fibrous condition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenofibrosis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adeno-' meaning 'gland' and 'fibrosis' meaning 'fibrous tissue'.
Historical Evolution
'adenofibrosis' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its introduction into medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a condition involving glandular and fibrous tissue', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a benign condition characterized by the presence of fibrous tissue and glandular tissue, often in the breast.
The patient was diagnosed with adenofibrosis after the biopsy.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/05 23:21