Adenoma, Basophil (also known as Adenomas, Basophil, Basophil Adenoma): A small tumor of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland whose cells stain with basic dyes. It may give rise to excessive secretion of ACTH, resulting in CUSHING SYNDROME. (Dorland, 27th ed)

NIH MeSH · D000237Diseases

Adenoma, Basophil

Also known asAdenomas, Basophil · Basophil Adenoma · Basophil Adenomas · Adenoma, Basophilic · Adenomas, Basophilic · Basophilic Adenoma · Basophilic Adenomas

Definition

A small tumor of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland whose cells stain with basic dyes. It may give rise to excessive secretion of ACTH, resulting in CUSHING SYNDROME. (Dorland, 27th ed)

MeSH classification

  • C04.557.465.625.650.075
  • C04.557.470.035.075
  • C04.557.580.625.650.075

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Related concepts

Adenoma, Acidophil

A benign tumor, usually found in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, whose cells stain with acid dyes. Such pituitary tumors may give …

Adenoma, Chromophobe

A benign tumor of the anterior pituitary in which the cells do not stain with acidic or basic dyes.

Common questions about Adenoma, Basophil

What does Adenoma, Basophil mean in medicine?
A small tumor of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland whose cells stain with basic dyes. It may give rise to excessive secretion of ACTH, resulting in CUSHING SYNDROME. (Dorland, 27th ed) 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, Basophil known by any other names?
Yes. Adenoma, Basophil is also referred to as Adenomas, Basophil, Basophil Adenoma, Basophil Adenomas, Adenoma, Basophilic 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, Basophil sit in the medical classification?
Adenoma, Basophil falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.557.465.625.650.075, C04.557.470.035.075, C04.557.580.625.650.075). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000237) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗