The term bronchial adenoma describes a diverse group of tumors arising from mucous glands and ducts of the trachea (windpipe) or bronchi (large airways of the lung). ... Bronchial adenoma may remain undiagnosed for years ...
bron·chi·al ad·e·no·ma obsolete term formerly used to encompass carcinoid tumors, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, and adenoid cystic carcinoma. Compare: bronchial mucous gland adenoma. bronchial adenoma n. A slow-growing ...