adenoma

noun

ad·e·no·ma | \ ˌa-də-ˈnō-mə

plural adenomas also adenomata\ -mə-tə

Definition of adenoma

: a benign tumor of a glandular structure or of glandular origin

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Cologuard is not for everyone; not for high risk individuals, including those with a family history of colorectal cancer, a personal history of colorectal cancer or advanced adenoma, IBD and certain hereditary syndromes. — Ashley Davidson, USA TODAY, "Why more than 70 pro golfers agreed to get screened for this deadly cancer," 12 June 2018 In the study, the researchers found that people with lower levels of cardiorespiratory fitness had a higher risk of developing these polyps, which are also called adenomas. — Fox News, "Why fitness (not just how much you exercise) matters in cancer risk," 16 May 2017

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