NIH MeSH · D000238Diseases
Adenoma, Chromophobe
Also known asAdenomas, Chromophobe · Chromophobe Adenoma · Chromophobe Adenomas
Definition
A benign tumor of the anterior pituitary in which the cells do not stain with acidic or basic dyes.
MeSH classification
- C04.557.465.625.650.095
- C04.557.470.035.095
- C04.557.580.625.650.095
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Common questions about Adenoma, Chromophobe
What does Adenoma, Chromophobe mean in medicine?
A benign tumor of the anterior pituitary in which the cells do not stain with acidic or basic dyes. 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, Chromophobe known by any other names?
Yes. Adenoma, Chromophobe is also referred to as Adenomas, Chromophobe, Chromophobe Adenoma, Chromophobe Adenomas 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, Chromophobe sit in the medical classification?
Adenoma, Chromophobe falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.557.465.625.650.095, C04.557.470.035.095, C04.557.580.625.650.095). 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 (D000238) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗