adjective relating to or characteristic of an adenoma, a benign tumor of glandular tissue
Commonly used to describe polyps in the colon that have the potential to develop into cancer
Referring to a type of tumor that has the potential to become cancerous
Used to characterize the microscopic appearance of certain tissues or cells
Describing a growth or tumor that resembles a glandular structure, often found in the colon or other organs
In the medical field, 'adenomatous' is used to describe a type of tumor that arises from glandular tissue.
Pathologists use the term 'adenomatous' to characterize certain types of growths or lesions found in tissue samples.
Oncologists may refer to adenomatous polyps in the colon, which have the potential to develop into cancer if left untreated.