Neoplastic Process
microglandular adenosis
Definitions related to adenosis of breast:
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(adenosis) A disease or abnormal change in a gland. Breast adenosis is a benign condition in which the lobules are larger than usual.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(breast adenosis) A non-neoplastic disorder characterized by epithelial and/or myoepithelial tissue growth in the breast lobules. It may be associated with apocrine changes or sclerosis.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(microglandular adenosis) A benign lesion of the BREAST, characterized by a proliferation of disorganized small glands lined by EPITHELIAL CELLS without apparent myoepithelial cells. These glands usually have enlarged lumens, and lie in adipose or fibrous tissue.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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