adenization

/ˌædɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The process of turning or converting into an adenosis, or the formation of adenosis.

“The doctor warned about the adenization of the breast tissue in her patient.”

2. verb

To turn or convert into an adenosis, or to form an adenosis.

“The tumor began to adenize the surrounding tissue.”

Synonyms

  • adenosis
  • fibroadenosis

Antonyms

  • atrophy
  • deadenization