Gland-Related Medical Terms Quiz

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What does Adenitis mean?

Abnormal hardening of a gland
Surgical removal of a gland
Inflammation of a gland (correct)
A malignant tumor originating in glandular tissue

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?

Abnormal softening of a gland. Signup and view all the answers

What is Adenosis?

Any disease or condition of a gland. Signup and view all the answers

What does Adenosclerosis mean?

The abnormal hardening of a gland. Signup and view all the answers

What procedure is referred to as an Adenectomy?

Surgical removal of a gland. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.