adenocarcinoma
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～ malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium
adenohypophysis
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～ the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
adenoid
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～ a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx); "hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids"; "enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children"
adenoidectomy
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～ surgical removal of the adenoids; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy
adenoma
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～ a benign epithelial tumor of glandular origin
adenomegaly
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～ gland enlargement
adenomyosarcoma
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～ malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass
adenomyosis
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～ the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
adenopathy
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～ a glandular disease or enlargement of glandular tissue (especially of the lymph glands)
adenosine
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～ (biochemistry) a nucleoside that is a structural component of nucleic acids; it is present in all living cells in a combined form as a constituent of DNA and RNA and ADP and ATP and AMP
adenosis
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～ a disorder of the glands of the body
Adenota
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～ African antelopes: puku
adenovirus
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～ any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye
adenylic acid
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～ a nucleotide found in muscle cells and important in metabolism; reversibly convertible to ADP and ATP
adept
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～ someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
adeptness
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～ skillful performance or ability without difficulty; "his quick adeptness was a product of good design"; "he was famous for his facility as an archer"
adequacy
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～ the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"
adequacy
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～ the quality of being sufficient for the end in view; "he questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence"
adequateness
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～ the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"
adermin
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～ a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch