/sɪsˈtædɪˌnoʊmə/ or /sɪsˈtædɪˌnoʊmə/ (ky-stad-E-NOH-muh or ky-stad-uh-NEH-muh)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of benign (non-cancerous) ovarian tumor consisting of glandular epithelial cells and a cystic component.

“The patient was diagnosed with a cystadenoma, which was removed surgically.”

2. noun

A benign tumor of the pancreas or other gland that has a cystic component and glandular epithelial cells.

“The pancreas was found to contain a cystadenoma that required immediate medical attention.”