adenoliomyofibroma
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/ˌædɪˌnoʊˌlaɪoʊˌmaɪoʊfaɪˈbroʊmə/
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/ˌædɪˌnəʊˌlaɪəʊˌmaɪəʊfaɪˈbrəʊmə/
benign mixed tumor
Etymology
'adenoliomyofibroma' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adeno' meaning 'gland', 'lio' meaning 'smooth', 'myo' meaning 'muscle', and 'fibroma' meaning 'fibrous tumor'.
'adenoliomyofibroma' is a modern medical term derived from combining Greek roots to describe a specific type of tumor.
Initially, it meant a tumor with glandular, smooth muscle, and fibrous components, and this meaning has remained consistent in medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare benign tumor composed of glandular, smooth muscle, and fibrous tissue elements.
The patient was diagnosed with an adenoliomyofibroma after the biopsy.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 04:21