adenectopic
|ad-e-nec-top-ic|
C2
/ˌædɪˈnɛktəpɪk/
gland out of place
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenectopic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aden' meaning 'gland' and 'ektopos' meaning 'out of place'.
Historical Evolution
'aden' combined with 'ektopos' in Greek to form 'adenectopic', which was adopted into English medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'gland out of place', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/05 14:51