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adeno-

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

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Nearby words

  1. adenine,
  2. adenine deoxyribonucleotide,
  3. adenine nucleotide,
  4. adenitis,
  5. adenization,
  6. adenoacanthoma,
  7. adenoameloblastoma,
  8. adenoblast,
  9. adenocarcinoma,
  10. adenocellulitis
Also especially before a vowel, aden-.

Origin of adeno-

< Greek, combining form of adḗn gland; akin to Latin inguen groin
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British Dictionary definitions for adeno-

adeno-

before a vowel aden-

combining form

gland or glandularadenoid; adenology

Word Origin for adeno-

New Latin, from Greek adēn gland
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Medicine definitions for adeno-

adeno-

pref.

Gland:adenectomy.
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