fibroadenosis
|fi-bro-ad-e-no-sis|
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/ˌfaɪbroʊˌædəˈnoʊsɪs/
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/ˌfaɪbrəʊˌædəˈnəʊsɪs/
benign breast condition
Etymology
'fibroadenosis' originates from 'Latin', specifically the word 'fibro' meaning 'fiber' and 'adenosis' meaning 'glandular condition'.
'fibroadenosis' changed from 'fibroadenoma' and eventually became the modern medical term 'fibroadenosis'.
Initially, it meant 'a glandular condition involving fibrous tissue', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a benign condition of the breast characterized by the presence of fibrous and glandular tissue, often causing lumps or discomfort.
The patient was diagnosed with fibroadenosis after experiencing breast pain and noticing a lump.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/13 00:59