adenectopia
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/ˌædɪnɛkˈtoʊpiə/
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/ˌædɪnɛkˈtəʊpiə/
gland out of place
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenectopia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aden' meaning 'gland' and 'ektopos' meaning 'out of place'.
Historical Evolution
'aden' and 'ektopos' combined in medical terminology to form 'adenectopia', used to describe glands located in abnormal positions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'gland out of place', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/05 14:36