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adenosis

adenosis

9.9
A disease that makes glands grow too much
  • noun
  • /ˌædəˈnoʊsɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers are studying new treatments for mammary adenosis in young women.

Examples

  • The patient was diagnosed with adenosis after symptoms of swelling and pain developed in her glands.

  • Adenosis can affect various organs, depending on which glands are involved.

  • The doctor diagnosed her with adenosis after the examination.

  • Many patients with adenosis require regular monitoring.

  • The doctor explained that adenosis often leads to abnormal growth in glandular tissue, which can cause health issues.

  • Researchers are conducting clinical trials to find effective therapies for adenosis affecting the breast tissue.

  • After reviewing her symptoms, the physician confirmed the diagnosis of adenosis, emphasizing the need for further tests.

Synonyms

gland disease
vsadenosis
  • Specialized
1 4.2

A health problem that affects a body part that makes important liquids and often changes how it works

focuses on abnormal tissue overgrowth rather than only disrupted function
glandular disorder
vsadenosis
  • Specialized
1 5.9

A health problem where body parts that make important chemicals do not work properly

is narrower and refers especially to excess proliferation of gland tissue
glandular disease
vsadenosis
  • Specialized
4.6

A disease that makes the body's glands not work properly or change the liquids they make

is a specific condition that involves excessive growth of gland tissue

Antonyms

to atrophy
  • Specialized
9 7.8

To become smaller and weaker, especially muscles, from not being used

hypoplasia
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A body part that does not develop fully because it has too few cells

Surface Forms

adenosis singular
adenoses plural

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.