Where does “adeno-” come from?
adeno- (English) comes from Ancient Greek ἀδήν — gland.
adeno- (English): gland; adenoid
Definitions
- gland; adenoid
Ancestry of “adeno-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀδήν | gland |
Words derived from “adeno-”
- adenocarcinoma
- adenovirus
- lymphadenopathy
- adenoviral
- adenopathy
- adenitis
- adenohypophysis
- adenomyosis
- sialadenitis
- adenotonsillectomy
- adenotonsillar
- adenosquamous
- adenoassociated
- dacryoadenitis
- lymphadenoma
- adenosarcoma
- adenomyoma
- adenovector
- adenofibroma
- adenotonsillitis
- adenolymphoma
- adenomyomatosis
- adenocarcinomatous
- adenoameloblastoma