Adenocarcinoma (also known as Adenocarcinomas, Adenoma, Malignant): A malignant epithelial tumor with a glandular organization.

NIH MeSH · D000230Diseases

Adenocarcinoma

Also known asAdenocarcinomas · Adenoma, Malignant · Adenomas, Malignant · Malignant Adenoma · Malignant Adenomas · Adenocarcinoma, Basal Cell · Adenocarcinomas, Basal Cell · Basal Cell Adenocarcinoma · Basal Cell Adenocarcinomas · Adenocarcinoma, Oxyphilic · Adenocarcinomas, Oxyphilic · Oxyphilic Adenocarcinoma

Definition

A malignant epithelial tumor with a glandular organization.

MeSH classification

  • C04.557.470.200.025

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Adenocarcinoma, Follicular

An adenocarcinoma of the thyroid gland, in which the cells are arranged in the form of follicles. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Adenocarcinoma in Situ

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Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous

An adenocarcinoma producing mucin in significant amounts. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Adenocarcinoma of Lung

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Adenocarcinoma, Papillary

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Adenocarcinoma, Scirrhous

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Common questions about Adenocarcinoma

What does Adenocarcinoma mean in medicine?
A malignant epithelial tumor with a glandular organization. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Adenocarcinoma known by any other names?
Yes. Adenocarcinoma is also referred to as Adenocarcinomas, Adenoma, Malignant, Adenomas, Malignant, Malignant Adenoma in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Adenocarcinoma sit in the medical classification?
Adenocarcinoma falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.557.470.200.025). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Adenocarcinoma?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000230) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗