Pathology · Reproductive System · Hard
Cystadenoma
Meaning: Benign tumour of glandular tissue that forms fluid-filled cystic spaces.
In practice: A large ovarian cystadenoma was removed laparoscopically and sent to the laboratory for histology.
Word parts
- -oma means a lump, mass or tumour
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