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fibroadenoma

 

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Noun fibroadenoma has 1 sense
  1. fibroadenoma - benign and movable and firm and not tender tumor of the breast; common in young women and caused by high levels of estrogen
    --1 is a kind of
    adenoma

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Fibroadenoma

A fibroadenoma is a benign, non-cancerous breast tumor that is composed of both stromal (connective tissue) and glandular tissue. It is one of the most common types of breast lumps in young women. Fibroadenomas often feel rubbery and can move easily under the skin.

Example Sentences:

  • She underwent a biopsy to confirm that the lump in her breast was a fibroadenoma.
  • Janet was relieved to find out that her fibroadenoma was not cancerous.
  • Young girls experiencing breast lumps can likely have a fibroadenoma, which is usually harmless.

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