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What does Adenitis mean?
Define Adenocarcinoma.
A malignant tumor that originates in glandular tissue.
What is an Adenoma?
A benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue.
What does Adenomalacia refer to?
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What is Adenosis?
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What does Adenosclerosis mean?
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What procedure is referred to as an Adenectomy?
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Study Notes
Gland-Related Medical Terms
- Adenitis: Inflammation of a gland, indicated by "aden/o" for gland and "itis" for inflammation.
- Adenocarcinoma: Malignant tumor originating in glandular tissue, combining "aden/o" for gland, "carcin" for cancerous, and "oma" for tumor.
- Adenoma: Benign tumor that resembles glandular tissue, derived from "aden/o" (gland) and "oma" (tumor).
- Adenomalacia: Abnormal softening of a gland, characterized by "aden/o" (gland) and "malacia" (softening).
- Adenosis: Refers to any disease or abnormal condition affecting a gland, using "aden/o" (gland) and "osis" (abnormal condition).
- Adenosclerosis: Abnormal hardening of a gland, combining "aden/o" (gland) with "sclerosis" (hardening).
- Adenectomy: Surgical removal of a gland, indicated by "aden/o" (gland) and "ectomy" (surgical removal).
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Test your knowledge on various gland-related medical terms, including adenitis, adenocarcinoma, and more. This quiz covers definitions and explanations of each term, enhancing your understanding of gland health and diseases. Perfect for students in medical or health-related fields.
