adenosis

/ˌædəˈnoʊsɪs/
noun
  1. A noncancerous condition in which glandular tissue grows abnormally, often in the breast.
    • Most cases of adenosis do not require treatment.
    • Adenosis can sometimes be mistaken for cancer on imaging tests.
    • The mammogram showed adenosis, which is usually harmless.
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