AOT
Also written as: AOT — Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumour
Acronym for Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumour, a benign encapsulated odontogenic lesion of the anterior jaws predominantly seen in young females.
Full Definition
AOT is the accepted abbreviation for adenomatoid odontogenic tumour in oral and maxillofacial pathology literature. It is used in pathology reports, case series, and journal abstracts after the full term has been introduced on first mention. Editors should ensure the acronym is defined at first use and should be alert to confusion with unrelated uses of the same initialism in other medical specialties. AOT's distinctive radiographic and histological features make it a high-yield topic for both clinical and editorial training in this field.
Usage
Usage note: Define in full at first use; thereafter AOT is acceptable in pathology and research documents.
In Context
- "The diagnosis of AOT was confirmed following histopathological examination of the enucleated specimen." — Pathology report
- "Ensure AOT is expanded to its full form on first mention per journal house style." — Copy-editing checklist