Adenectopic

/ˌædənɛkˈtɑːpɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by glandular tissue located in an abnormal or unexpected position in the body.

Etymology

From Greek 'aden' (gland) + 'ektopos' (out of place) + '-ic' (adjective suffix). The adjectival form describing conditions of ectopic glandular placement.

Kelly Says

Adenectopic pancreatic tissue in the stomach wall can actually cause bleeding or obstruction, showing how even 'normal' glandular tissue causes problems when it ends up in the wrong neighborhood!

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