acanthoma adenoides cysticum

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English

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Etymology

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From acanth- +‎ -oma (tumor consisting of a specified cell) + from Ancient Greek ἀδενοειδής (adenoeidḗs, glandular), from ἀδήν (adḗn, gland) + Latin cystis (cyst).

Noun

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acanthoma adenoides cysticum (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) A cystic tumor that is hereditary and occurs on the chest and face among other regions.