adjective
- relating to or characterized by an adenoma; of, pertaining to, or affected by a benign tumor of glandular tissue
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in pathology and oncology
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with an adenomatous polyp during the colonoscopy.
- Adenomatous growths in the colon can increase the risk of colorectal cancer if left untreated.
- The biopsy revealed adenomatous tissue consistent with a benign tumor.
- Adenomatous hyperplasia was observed in the thyroid gland.
- Regular screening can detect adenomatous lesions before they become malignant.