A benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue. If an adenoma becomes cancerous, it is called an adenocarcinoma.

A tumor that is not cancer. It starts in gland-like cells of the epithelial tissue (thin layer of tissue that covers organs, glands, and other structures within the body).

Benign tumor occurring in glandular epithelium or forming recognizable glandular structures.

Glandular lesion thought to be the precursor to colorectal cancer.

a benign tumor made up of glandular elements.

A non-malignant epithelial growth or tumor in the tissues of a gland.

A benign growth formed of glandular tissue.

noun. a typically harmless growth originated from epithelial tissue that possesses glandular characteristics. The most typical in the CNS is in the pituitary gland.

non-cancerous tumour (pop)

General term for a benign tumor of a gland

A benign growth formed of glandular tissue.

(n) a benign epithelial tumor of glandular origin

A benign growth originating in the glandular tissue of the breast that can compress adjacent tissue as it grows in size. 

A benign growth found in the layer of cells that lines certain organs (epithelial cells).

A benign tumor made up of glandular tissue. For example, an adenoma of the pituitary gland may cause it to produce abnormal amounts of hormones.

Benign tumour of a gland (Modern)

A benign tumor (noncancerous) made up of glandular tissue. For example, an adenoma of the pituitary gland may cause it to produce abnormal amounts of hormones.

Definition: (ad-ah-NO-mah) Adj: adenomatous (ad-NO-mah-tuss) A benign (non-cancerous) tumor having a glandular origin and structure.

Adenoma is the growth of cells originated from the glandular. This benign development of cells may progress to become malignant that are then called adenocarcinomas. Adenoma can cause drastic health i [..]

A benign epithelial Tumor with a glandular Organization.

A benign Neoplasm of the Adrenal Cortex. It is characterized by a well-defined nodular lesion, usually less than 2.5 cm. Most adrenocortical Adenomas are nonfunctional. The functional ones are yellow [..]

An almost always malignant Glucagon-secreting Tumor derived from the Pancreatic alpha Cells. It is characterized by a distinctive migratory Erythema; Weight Loss; Stomatitis; Glossitis; Diabetes Melli [..]

A small Tumor of the anterior lobe of the Pituitary Gland whose Cells stain with basic Dyes. It may give rise to excessive Secretion of ACTH, resulting in Cushing Syndrome. (Dorland, 27th ed)

A benign Tumor of the Pancreatic beta Cells. Insulinoma secretes excess Insulin resulting in Hypoglycemia.

A benign Tumor of the Intrahepatic Bile Ducts.

A benign Tumor of the anterior pituitary in which the Cells do not stain with acidic or basic Dyes.

An Adenoma of the Zona Glomerulosa that produces Aldosterone and Hyperaldosteronism.

A pituitary Adenoma which secretes Adrenocorticotropin, leading to Cushing Disease.

A benign Tumor, usually found in the anterior lobe of the Pituitary Gland, whose Cells stain with acid Dyes. Such Pituitary Tumors may give rise to excessive Secretion of Growth Hormone, resulting in [..]

A benign Tumor of the Pancreatic Islet Cells. Usually it involves the Insulin-producing Pancreatic beta Cells, as in Insulinoma, resulting in Hyperinsulinism.

A benign epithelial Tumor of the LIVER.

A Malignant Epithelial Tumor with a glandular Organization.

A usually benign glandular Tumor composed of Oxyphil Cells, large Cells with small irregular nuclei and dense acidophilic granules due to the presence of abundant Mitochondria. Oxyphil Cells, also kno [..]

A benign, slow-growing Tumor, most commonly of the Salivary Gland, occurring as a small, painless, firm nodule, usually of the Parotid Gland, but also found in any major or accessory Salivary Gland an [..]

A pituitary Adenoma which secretes Prolactin, leading to Hyperprolactinemia. Clinical manifestations include Amenorrhea; Galactorrhea; Impotence; Headache; visual disturbances; and Cerebrospinal Fluid [..]

A Pituitary Tumor that secretes Growth Hormone. In Humans, excess Human Growth Hormone leads to Acromegaly.

A benign Neoplasm derived from Epithelial Cells of Sweat Glands. (Stedman, 25th ed)

An Adenoma of the Large Intestine. It is usually a solitary, sessile, often large, Tumor of colonic Mucosa composed of mucinous Epithelium covering delicate vascular projections. Hypersecretion and ma [..]

A benign epithelial tumor with a glandular organization.

A benign tumor, usually found in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, whose cells stain with acid dyes. Such pituitary tumors may give rise to excessive secretion of growth hormone, resulting in [..]

A small tumor of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland whose cells stain with basic dyes. It may give rise to excessive secretion of ACTH, resulting in CUSHING SYNDROME. (Dorland, 27th ed)

A benign tumor of the intrahepatic bile ducts.

A benign tumor of the anterior pituitary in which the cells do not stain with acidic or basic dyes.

A benign tumor of the pancreatic ISLET CELLS. Usually it involves the INSULIN-producing PANCREATIC BETA CELLS, as in INSULINOMA, resulting in HYPERINSULINISM.

A benign epithelial tumor of the LIVER.

A usually benign glandular tumor composed of oxyphil cells, large cells with small irregular nuclei and dense acidophilic granules due to the presence of abundant MITOCHONDRIA. Oxyphil cells, also kno [..]

A benign, slow-growing tumor, most commonly of the salivary gland, occurring as a small, painless, firm nodule, usually of the parotid gland, but also found in any major or accessory salivary gland an [..]

A benign neoplasm derived from epithelial cells of sweat glands. (Stedman, 25th ed)

An adenoma of the large intestine. It is usually a solitary, sessile, often large, tumor of colonic mucosa composed of mucinous epithelium covering delicate vascular projections. Hypersecretion and ma [..]

Benign tumor, or non-inflammatory growth usually found in the mammary glands.

A benign tumor formed in glandular tissue.

A tumor made up of glandular tissue. Adenoma is benign. Its malignant counterpart is called Adenocarcinoma.

A tumor that is not cancer. It starts in gland-like cells of the epithelial tissue (thin layer of tissue that covers organs, glands, and other structures within the body).

A benign tumour (not a cancer) that starts in gland tissue or has a gland-like appearance.

A benign tumor formed by an increase in the number of epithelial cells that form the ducts of glandular organs.

A benign growth formed of glandular tissue.

<tumour> <oncology> A benign epithelial tumour in which the cells form recognisable glandular structures or in which the cells are clearly derived from glandular epithelium. (18 Nov 1997)

A benign neoplasm of adrenal cortical cells resembling normal adrenal cells histologically but possessing functional autonomy. In general it does not exceed 5 cm in its largest dimension, although benign tumours exceeding 20 cm have been reported. Adrenal cortical adenomas produce hypercortisolism and hyperaldosteronism, but seldom produce adrenoge [..]

A small tumour of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland whose cells stain with basic dyes. It may give rise to excessive secretion of acth, resulting in cushing's syndrome. (12 Dec 1998)

A benign tumour of the intrahepatic bile ducts. (12 Dec 1998)

A tumour of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland whose cells do not stain readily with either acid or basic dyes and whose presence may be associated with hypopituitarism. Although classically these adenomas have been said to be composed of sparsely granulated or degranulated (nonfunctioning) cells, some contain functioning cells and may be ass [..]

A benign tumour of the islets of langerhans that may occur anywhere throughout the pancreas. Such tumours may result in hyperinsulinism or zollinger-ellison syndrome. (12 Dec 1998)

A benign epithelial tumour of the liver. (12 Dec 1998)

A usually benign adenoma composed of oncocytes with granular, eosinophilic cytoplasm due to the presence of abundant mitochondria. It is often composed of huerthle cells found in the thyroid. It occurs uncommonly in the kidney, salivary glands, and endocrine glands. (12 Dec 1998)

A benign, slow-growing tumour, most commonly of the salivary gland, occurring as a small, painless, firm nodule, usually of the parotid gland, but also found in any major or accessory salivary gland anywhere in the oral cavity. It is most often seen in women in the fifth decade. Histologically, the tumour presents a variety of cells: cuboidal, colu [..]

A benign neoplasm derived from epithelial cells of sweat glands. (12 Dec 1998)

An adenoma of the large intestine. It is usually a solitary, sessile, often large, tumour of colonic mucosa composed of mucinous epithelium covering delicate vascular projections. Hypersecretion and malignant changes occur frequently. (12 Dec 1998)

A benign growth of glandular tissue. Adenomas are usually benign but can become malignant. They can grow from many organs in the body, such as the colon and thyroid.

Benign tumor of epithelial tissue with glandular origin, glandular characteristics, or both. Adenomas can grow from many glandular organs, including the adrenal glands, pituitary gland, thyroid, prost [..]