Definitions of adenoma
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a benign epithelial tumor of glandular origin
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types:
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fibroadenoma
benign and movable and firm and not tender tumor of the breast; common in young women and caused by high levels of estrogen
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lymphadenoma
an abnormally enlarged lymph node
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type of:
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benign tumor, benign tumour, nonmalignant neoplasm, nonmalignant tumor, nonmalignant tumour
a tumor that is not cancerous
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fibroadenoma
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