Glossary adenectomy The surgical removal of a gland. adenocarcinoma A malignant tumor that originates in glandular tissue. adenoma A benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue. adenomalacia The abnormal softening of a gland. Click to see full answer. Similarly, is a benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue? Adenoma which type of tissue has the specialized ability to contract and relax? Med Term Chapter 2 Review A B loose connective tissue surrounds various organs and supports both nerve cells and blood vessels muscle tissue contains cell material with the specialized ability to contract and relax nerve tissue contains cells with the specialized ability to react to stimuli and conduct electrical impulses Besides, which of the following means a malignant tumor that originates in glandular tissue? adenocarcinoma Is a deviation from what is regarded as normal?Anatomy means any deviation from what is regarded as normal.