Chondroadenoma

/ˌkɑndroʊˌædɪˈnoʊmə/ noun

Definition

A benign tumor or growth composed of both cartilage and glandular tissue.

Etymology

Combines 'chondro-' (cartilage) + 'adeno-' (gland) + '-oma' (tumor), using medical terminology building blocks to describe a hybrid tissue growth.

Kelly Says

Medical terms are like LEGO blocks—doctors combine roots to describe exactly what tissue is affected, so 'chondroadenoma' tells you it's a tumor with both cartilage AND gland components!

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