adenosis

/ˌædɪˈnoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a benign condition in which there is an increase in the number of cells in a gland, especially the breast gland; a form of hyperplasia.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with adenosis, a non-cancerous condition affecting her breast tissue.”

Synonyms

  • fibroadenosis
  • hyperplasia

Antonyms

  • atrophy