Relating to, resembling, or affected by an adenoma; having the characteristics of a benign glandular tumor.
From Greek adeno- 'gland' + -oma 'tumor' + -ous 'characterized by'. The -ous suffix turns the noun into an adjective describing something possessing adenoma qualities.
Adenomatous is crucial medical language because 'adenomatous polyps' are precancerous growths that can become colorectal cancer, so naming them precisely helps doctors decide whether to remove them urgently!
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