Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A benign tumor of epithelial origin that develops specifically within “glandular” structures. This growth is generally non-cancerous, though it may affect hormonal functions or compress surrounding organs depending on its anatomical location.
benjolan
A common or lay term used to describe the presence of a mass or swelling on the body.
daging jadi
A traditional or local Indonesian expression to refer to abnormal flesh growth or tumors.
neoplasma jinak
A technical pathological term for a new growth of tissue that is not invasive or metastatic.
tumor jinak kelenjar
A descriptive medical term referring to a non-cancerous mass growth in glandular tissue.
tumor kelenjar
A more common and easily understood term for 'adenoma'.
polip
Often used for adenomas growing in the digestive tract.
The term adenoma is derived from the Greek aden meaning “gland” and the medical suffix -oma which etymologically denotes a “tumor process” or swelling. Historically, this term became standardized in medical nomenclature during the 19th century alongside advancements in cellular pathology to categorize cellular masses based on their tissue of origin. In modern social and medical contexts, this word is used exclusively in formal settings to provide specific clinical diagnoses. Its usage helps practitioners differentiate between potentially malignant neoplasms and those that are non-cancerous, thereby reducing patient anxiety through precise and technical terminology.
Hasil biopsi menunjukkan bahwa massa tersebut adalah adenoma pleomorfik yang bersifat jinak.
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Definition: A sequence of stories, explanations, or statements arranged in order to convey a particular message or point of view. In informal contexts, “narasi” often refers to the way someone frames an issue, event, or argument to sound convincing and aligned with a particular party's interests.
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