Adenoma, Sweat Gland (also known as Adenomas, Sweat Gland, Sweat Gland Adenoma): A benign neoplasm derived from epithelial cells of sweat glands. (Stedman, 25th ed)

NIH MeSH · D006607Diseases

Adenoma, Sweat Gland

Also known asAdenomas, Sweat Gland · Sweat Gland Adenoma · Sweat Gland Adenomas · Syringadenoma · Syringadenomas

Definition

A benign neoplasm derived from epithelial cells of sweat glands. (Stedman, 25th ed)

MeSH classification

  • C04.557.470.035.175
  • C04.557.470.550.175

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Common questions about Adenoma, Sweat Gland

What does Adenoma, Sweat Gland mean in medicine?
A benign neoplasm derived from epithelial cells of sweat glands. (Stedman, 25th 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, Sweat Gland known by any other names?
Yes. Adenoma, Sweat Gland is also referred to as Adenomas, Sweat Gland, Sweat Gland Adenoma, Sweat Gland Adenomas, Syringadenoma 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, Sweat Gland sit in the medical classification?
Adenoma, Sweat Gland falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.557.470.035.175, C04.557.470.550.175). 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 (D006607) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗