Adenomatous

/ˌeɪ.dənˈmæt̬.əs/
Adjective

Relating to, or resembling an adenoma, which is a benign tumor formed from glandular structures.

The biopsy revealed adenomatous tissue, indicating the presence of a benign tumor.
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Formal

adenomatous polyp, adenomatous growth, adenomatous change

Adjective

Relating to, or resembling an adenoma, which is a benign tumor formed from glandular structures.

The biopsy revealed adenomatous tissue, indicating the presence of a benign tumor.
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Formal

adenomatous polyp, adenomatous growth, adenomatous change

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Medical Terminology

Understanding that adenomatous tissues are not malignant

Doctors often check for adenomatous polyps during colonoscopies.
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Demographic Context

More common in certain age groups when discussing cancers

Adenomatous changes are seen frequently in older patients.
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Language Nuances

Be careful not to confuse adenomatous with malignant terms

Adenomatous does not imply cancerous growth.
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Medical Terminology

Understanding that adenomatous tissues are not malignant

Doctors often check for adenomatous polyps during colonoscopies.
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Demographic Context

More common in certain age groups when discussing cancers

Adenomatous changes are seen frequently in older patients.
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Language Nuances

Be careful not to confuse adenomatous with malignant terms

Adenomatous does not imply cancerous growth.
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Medical Terminology

Understanding that adenomatous tissues are not malignant

Doctors often check for adenomatous polyps during colonoscopies.
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Demographic Context

More common in certain age groups when discussing cancers

Adenomatous changes are seen frequently in older patients.
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Language Nuances

Be careful not to confuse adenomatous with malignant terms

Adenomatous does not imply cancerous growth.
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