How Do You Spell ADENOMATOUS?

Pronunciation: [ˌadənəmˈatəs] (IPA)

Adenomatous is a medical term used to describe a type of abnormal growth or tumor. The word is spelled as /ædəˈnoʊmətəs/, using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "ad" is pronounced with a short "a" sound as in "cat", followed by "no" with a long "o" sound as in "go". The stress is on the third syllable, "ma". Lastly, "tous" is pronounced with a soft "t" and a short "u" sound as in "up". This word's spelling reflects its Greek origin, "aden" meaning "gland" and "oma" meaning "tumor."

ADENOMATOUS Meaning and Definition

1. Adenomatous is an adjective derived from adenoma, which is a term used in pathology to describe a type of benign tumor that originates from glandular tissue, specifically the epithelial cells that form glands. The term "adenomatous" refers to any characteristic, condition, or process associated with or relating to the development or properties of adenomas.

   In a broader sense, adenomatous can be used to describe any condition or disease that involves the abnormal growth or proliferation of glandular tissue. However, in a more specific medical context, the term mainly refers to adenomatous polyps, which are abnormal growths that occur in the lining of certain organs or glands, such as the colon, breast, or thyroid.

   These polyps are typically non-cancerous (benign) but have the potential to become cancerous over time if left untreated. Adenomatous polyps are commonly detected during routine screenings or diagnostic tests, and their identification prompts further investigation to rule out the possibility of malignancy.

   The term "adenomatous" can also describe the histological features of an adenoma. Histologically, adenomas exhibit glandular patterns, consisting of cells that form abnormal glands or gland-like structures. These cells often show characteristics such as increased cellularity, enlarged nuclei, and disorganized architecture when compared to normal glandular tissues. These features aid in distinguishing adenomatous growths from normal or hyperplastic glandular tissue.

2. Relating to adenoma.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for ADENOMATOUS

• zdenomatous
• sdenomatous
• wdenomatous
• qdenomatous
• asenomatous
• axenomatous
• acenomatous
• afenomatous
• arenomatous
• aeenomatous
• adwnomatous
• adsnomatous
• addnomatous
• adrnomatous
• ad4nomatous
• ad3nomatous
• adebomatous
• ademomatous
• adejomatous
• adehomatous

Etymology of ADENOMATOUS

The word "adenomatous" combines two root words: "adeno-" and "-omatous".

1) The prefix "adeno-" originates from the Greek word "aden", meaning "gland". It specifically refers to a type of epithelial tissue that lines or covers organs, such as glandular tissues.

2) The suffix "-omatous" is derived from the Greek word "oma", which means "tumor" or "mass".

Therefore, the word "adenomatous" refers to something that is related to or resembles a glandular tumor or mass.

Similar spelling words for ADENOMATOUS

• adynamia,
• adenomyosis.