A glandular tumor or growth, specifically a neoplasm arising from glandular tissue.
From Greek 'aden' (gland) + 'phyma' (growth, tumor), where 'phyma' comes from 'phyein' (to grow). The term describes benign or malignant growths originating in glands.
The suffix '-phyma' appears in words like 'emphysema' and 'eczema,' showing that Greek medical terminology lets doctors specify exactly what kind of growth or condition they're describing, turning a general observation into precise diagnostic language.
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