Pathology and Procedures of the Glands Flashcards
1
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aden
A
gland
2
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adenoids
A
mass of gland-like lymphoid tissue at the back of the upper pharynx
3
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adenitis
A
inflammation of a gland
4
Q
adenocarcinoma
A
malignant tumor that originates in a glandular tissue
5
Q
aden/o
A
means gland
6
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carcin
A
means cancerous
7
Q
-oma
A
means tumor
8
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malignant
A
means harmful capable of spreading, and potentially life threatening
9
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benign
A
means not life threatening
10
Q
adenoma
A
a benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue
11
Q
Adenomalacia
A
abnormal softening of a gland
12
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Adenosclerosis
A
abnormal hardening of a gland
13
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Adenosis
A
any disease or condition of a gland
14
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Adenectomy
A
surgical removal of a gland
