An abnormal swelling or hernia of a gland, often caused by fluid buildup inside the gland tissue.
From Greek 'aden' (gland) + 'kele' (hernia, swelling). This medical term emerged in the 19th century to describe visible protrusions or enlargements of glandular tissue, combining ancient anatomical vocabulary with the Greek suffix for herniation.
Adenoceles show how glands can sometimes act like tiny water balloons—when ducts get blocked, fluid accumulates and creates these bulges that doctors can observe and measure, making them useful diagnostic signs of what's happening inside.
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