Adenosis
Encyclopedia
Adenosis is a disease
of a gland
. The diseased gland has abnormal formation of glandular tissue or abnormal enlargement
of glandular tissue.
Disease
A disease is an abnormal condition affecting the body of an organism. It is often construed to be a medical condition associated with specific symptoms and signs. It may be caused by external factors, such as infectious disease, or it may be caused by internal dysfunctions, such as autoimmune...
of a gland
Gland
A gland is an organ in an animal's body that synthesizes a substance for release of substances such as hormones or breast milk, often into the bloodstream or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface .- Types :...
. The diseased gland has abnormal formation of glandular tissue or abnormal enlargement
Tumor
A tumor or tumour is commonly used as a synonym for a neoplasm that appears enlarged in size. Tumor is not synonymous with cancer...
of glandular tissue.