adenomyofibroma
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/ˌædɪnoʊˌmaɪoʊfaɪˈbroʊmə/
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/ˌædɪnəʊˌmaɪəʊfaɪˈbrəʊmə/
benign tumor with glandular, muscular, and fibrous tissues
Etymology
'adenomyofibroma' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adeno-' meaning 'gland', 'myo-' meaning 'muscle', and 'fibroma' meaning 'fibrous tumor'.
'adenomyofibroma' was formed by combining the Greek roots 'adeno-', 'myo-', and 'fibroma' to describe a tumor with glandular, muscular, and fibrous components.
Initially, it meant 'a tumor with glandular and fibrous components', but over time it evolved to include muscular components as well.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a benign tumor composed of glandular, muscular, and fibrous tissues.
The patient was diagnosed with an adenomyofibroma in the uterine wall.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 08:06