cystadenoma
|cyst-ad-e-no-ma|
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/ˌsɪstˌædəˈnoʊmə/
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/ˌsɪstˌædəˈnəʊmə/
glandular cyst
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cystadenoma' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'kystis' meaning 'bladder' and 'adenoma' meaning 'gland tumor'.
Historical Evolution
'kystis' and 'adenoma' combined in medical terminology to form the modern English word 'cystadenoma'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a glandular tumor with cystic formations', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/12 23:44