adeno-

American  

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

   adenovirus.

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adeno- British  

combining form

1. gland or glandular

   adenoid

   adenology

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Usage

What does adeno- mean? Adeno- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “gland.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy.Adeno- comes from the Greek adḗn, meaning "gland." This Greek root is ultimately the source of adenoids, the enlarged masses of lymphoid tissue in the upper pharynx, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages.What are variants of adeno-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, adeno- becomes aden-, as in adenalgia.

Etymology

Origin of adeno-

< Greek, combining form of adḗn gland; akin to Latin inguen groin