adenosarcomata
|ad-e-no-sar-co-ma-ta|
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/ˌædɪnoʊsɑːrˈkoʊmətə/
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/ˌædɪnəʊsɑːˈkəʊmətə/
(adenosarcoma)
glandular tumor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenosarcoma' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adeno-' meaning 'gland' and 'sarcoma' meaning 'fleshy tumor'.
Historical Evolution
'adenosarcoma' changed from the Greek word 'adenosarkōma' and eventually became the modern English word 'adenosarcoma'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a fleshy tumor of glandular origin', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare type of cancer that contains both glandular and connective tissue components.
The patient was diagnosed with adenosarcomata after a series of tests.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 13:21