acanthoma adenoides cysticum

English edit

Etymology edit

acanth- +‎ -oma (tumor consisting of a specified cell) + from Ancient Greek ἀδενοειδής (adenoeidḗs, glandular), from ἀδήν (adḗn, gland) + Latin cystis (cyst).

Noun edit

acanthoma adenoides cysticum (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) A cystic tumor that is hereditary and occurs on the chest and face among other regions.