adeno-
- a combining form meaning “gland,” used in the formation of compound words: adenovirus.
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Also especially before a vowel, aden-.
Origin of adeno-
< Greek, combining form of adḗn gland; akin to Latin inguen groin
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adeno-
before a vowel aden-
- gland or glandularadenoid; adenology
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Word Origin for adeno-
New Latin, from Greek adēn gland
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adeno-
- Gland:adenectomy.
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