Meaning & use
adenomatous
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Relating to or resembling an adenoma, a benign tumor formed from glandular tissue.
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The biopsy revealed adenomatous cells that required further testing.
Doctors monitor adenomatous polyps because some can develop into cancer over time.
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A clinical term used almost exclusively in medical contexts, especially regarding colon polyps.
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