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basophil adenoma

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ba·so·phil ad·e·no·ma

a tumor of the adenohypophysis in which the cell cytoplasm stains with basic dyes, often producing ACTH.

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ba·so·phil ad·e·no·ma

(bā'sō-fil ad'ĕ-nō'mă)

A tumor of the adenohypophysis in which the cell cytoplasm stains with basic dyes, often producing adrenocorticotropic hormone.

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