polyadenia

/ˌpɒliːædɪˈniːə/ or /ˌpɒliædɪˈniːə/

Definitions

1. noun

The condition or process of forming multiple adenomas (benign tumors) in the body, especially in the thyroid gland or the endometrium.

“The doctor examined the patient for signs of polyadenia, which can be a precursor to more serious health issues.”

Synonyms

  • adenomatosis
  • polyadenosis

Antonyms

  • adenoma-free
  • tumor-suppression