adenasthenia
|a-de-nas-the-ni-a|
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/ˌædɛnəsˈθiːniə/
gland weakness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenasthenia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adēn' meaning 'gland' and 'asthenia' meaning 'weakness'.
Historical Evolution
'adēn' combined with 'asthenia' in Greek to form 'adenasthenia', which was adopted into English medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'weakness of the glands', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/05 13:21