adenolipoma
|ad-e-no-li-po-ma|
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/ˌædɪnoʊlaɪˈpoʊmə/
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/ˌædɪnəʊlaɪˈpəʊmə/
glandular fatty tumor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenolipoma' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adeno-' meaning 'gland' and 'lipoma' meaning 'fatty tumor'.
Historical Evolution
'adenolipoma' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its introduction into medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a tumor composed of glandular and fatty tissue', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a benign tumor composed of glandular and fatty tissue.
The patient was diagnosed with an adenolipoma in the abdominal region.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 04:36