adeno-


  1. a combining form meaning “gland,” used in the formation of compound words: adenovirus.

Origin of adeno-

1
<Greek, combining form of adḗn gland; akin to Latin inguen groin
  • Also especially before a vowel, aden-.

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British Dictionary definitions for adeno-

adeno-

combining form
  1. gland or glandular: adenoid; adenology

Origin of adeno-

1
New Latin, from Greek adēn gland

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