Question

The root word "aden-" means "gland." Which term refers to a mass or tumor in a gland? O.adenitis

O.adenopathy
O.adenectomy
O.adenoma

Answer 1

adenectomy

Step-by-step explanation:

ectomy refers to the Greek root word ektomē (to remove) and you remove masses and tumors.

Answer 2

`\boxed {\boxed {\sf D. \ Adenoma}}`

Step-by-step explanation:

First, let's "dissect" each word. We know that aden- means gland.

Adenopathy

• Aden- : gland
• -pathy: disease
• Definition: disease of the glands

Adenectomy

• Aden: -gland
• -ectomy: removal

• Definition: surgical removal of a gland

Adenoma

• Aden: gland
• -oma: tumor
• Definition: gland tumor

So, based on the definitions we created above, the correct answer must be adenoma, because -oma means tumor.