adenosis
- noun
- /ˌædəˈnoʊsɪs/
- Specialized
- Researchers are studying new treatments for mammary adenosis in young women.
Examples
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The patient was diagnosed with adenosis after symptoms of swelling and pain developed in her glands.
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Adenosis can affect various organs, depending on which glands are involved.
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The doctor diagnosed her with adenosis after the examination.
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Many patients with adenosis require regular monitoring.
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The doctor explained that adenosis often leads to abnormal growth in glandular tissue, which can cause health issues.
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Researchers are conducting clinical trials to find effective therapies for adenosis affecting the breast tissue.
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After reviewing her symptoms, the physician confirmed the diagnosis of adenosis, emphasizing the need for further tests.
Synonyms
A health problem that affects a body part that makes important liquids and often changes how it works
A health problem where body parts that make important chemicals do not work properly
A disease that makes the body's glands not work properly or change the liquids they make
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
adenosis = adeno + osis
Built from the combining form 'adeno-' (gland) + '-osis' (disease/condition); 'adeno-' is not a standalone English word, so learners who know 'gland' as a common word are unlikely to deduce this formation without medical/Greek knowledge.
Etymology
The word adenosis comes from the parts aden- meaning 'gland' and -osis meaning 'condition' or 'disease'. You can also see aden- in the word adenoid, a gland in the throat. So, adenosis means a gland problem or a condition when gland tissue grows too much.