Adenoma (also known as Adenomas, Adenoma, Basal Cell): A benign epithelial tumor with a glandular organization.

NIH MeSH · D000236Diseases

Adenoma

Also known asAdenomas · Adenoma, Basal Cell · Adenomas, Basal Cell · Basal Cell Adenoma · Basal Cell Adenomas · Adenoma, Follicular · Adenomas, Follicular · Follicular Adenoma · Follicular Adenomas · Adenoma, Microcystic · Adenomas, Microcystic · Microcystic Adenoma

Definition

A benign epithelial tumor with a glandular organization.

MeSH classification

  • C04.557.470.035

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Common questions about Adenoma

What does Adenoma mean in medicine?
A benign 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 Adenoma known by any other names?
Yes. Adenoma is also referred to as Adenomas, Adenoma, Basal Cell, Adenomas, Basal Cell, Basal Cell 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 Adenoma sit in the medical classification?
Adenoma falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.557.470.035). 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 Adenoma?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000236) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗