adenocarcinomatous
|ad-e-no-car-ci-no-ma-tous|
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/ˌædɪnoʊˌkɑːrsɪˈnoʊmətəs/
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/ˌædɪnəʊˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmətəs/
glandular cancer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenocarcinomatous' originates from the Greek word 'adeno' meaning 'gland' and 'carcinoma' meaning 'cancerous tumor'.
Historical Evolution
'adenocarcinoma' was derived from the Greek words 'adeno' and 'carcinoma', and the suffix '-tous' was added to form the adjective 'adenocarcinomatous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to glandular cancer', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/05 20:06