1. a benign tumor that arises from glandular tissue or epithelial cells
Usage: medical term; typically used in clinical and pathological contexts

Examples

• The doctor discovered a small adenoma during the routine screening.
• Adenomas are generally slow-growing and do not spread to other parts of the body.
• A pituitary adenoma can affect hormone levels in the body.
• The patient's adenoma was removed surgically without complications.
• Colorectal adenomas are often precancerous and should be monitored closely.
• Most adenomas remain benign throughout a person's lifetime.