acidophilic adenoma,
adenoma (ad´
nō´m),
a tumor of the pituitary gland characterized by cells that can be stained red with an acid dye. Gigantism and acromegaly can result from the hypersecretion of growth hormone caused by an acidophilic adenoma. Also called eosinophilic adenoma.
adenoma (ad´
nō´m),n a benign epithelial neoplasm or tumor with a basic glandular (acinar) structure, suggesting derivation from glandular tissue.
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Adenoma.
adenoma, acidophilic,
n See oncocytoma.
adenoma, oxyphilic,
n See oncocytoma.
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