adenitises
|ad-e-ni-tis-es|
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/ˌæd.əˈnaɪ.tɪs.ɪz/
(adenitis)
gland inflammation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenitis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adēn', where 'adēn' meant 'gland'.
Historical Evolution
'adēn' transformed into the Latin word 'aden', and eventually became the modern English word 'adenitis' through medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'inflammation of a gland', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'adenitis', which refers to the inflammation of a gland or lymph node.
The patient was diagnosed with multiple adenitises.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/05 18:06