Adenofibroma

/ˌædənəʊfaɪˈbroʊmə/ noun

A benign tumor containing both glandular tissue and fibrous connective tissue.

From Greek 'aden' (gland) + Latin 'fibra' (fiber) + Greek '-oma' (tumor). This pathological term was established in the late 19th century to classify benign mixed tumors that combine glandular and fibrous components.

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