adenoma
/ˌædəˈnoʊmə/
noun
- A benign (non-cancerous) tumor that forms in glandular tissue, such as in the colon, thyroid, or pituitary gland.
- The colonoscopy found a small adenoma that was removed before it could become dangerous.
- A thyroid adenoma can cause the gland to produce too much hormone.
- Doctors monitor pituitary adenomas carefully because they can affect vision.