<oncology, tumour> A benign tumour characterised histologically by tall columnar epithelium within a lymphoid tissue stroma. It is usually found in the salivary glands, especially the parotid. ... (25 Jun 1999) ... 
(ad″ә-no-lim-fo´mә) a cystic salivary gland tumor containing epithelial and lymphoid tissue, usually affecting a parotid gland.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ad′ĕ-nō-lim-fō′mă Synonyms: Warthin tumor