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adeno-
- a combining form meaning “gland,” used in the formation of compound words:
adenovirus.
adeno-
combining_form
- gland or glandular
adenology
adenoid
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Word History and Origins
Origin of adeno-1
< Greek, combining form of adḗn gland; akin to Latin inguen groin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of adeno-1
New Latin, from Greek adēn gland
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