adenocystoma

/ædɪnoʊˈsɪstəmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare, usually benign tumor originating from the glandular or cystic tissue of the salivary glands, particularly in the minor salivary glands.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with an adenocystoma in her submandibular gland.”

Synonyms

  • adenocystic tumor
  • salivary gland tumor

Antonyms

  • carcinoma
  • malignant tumor