Adenoma
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A benign tumour arising from glandular epithelial tissue.
“The surgeon removed a small adenoma from the patient's thyroid gland.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ad·e·no·ma
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Antonyms
carcinoma
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Five vowels in seven letters. The OMA ending appears in many medical terms and is worth learning.
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Worth 10 points. Excellent for clearing multiple vowels. Watch for the M to place this on bonus squares.
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