adenocellulitis
|ad-e-no-cel-lu-li-tis|
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/ˌædɪnoʊˌsɛljəˈlaɪtɪs/
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/ˌædɪnəʊˌsɛljʊˈlaɪtɪs/
glandular inflammation
Etymology
'adenocellulitis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adeno-' meaning 'gland' and 'cellulitis' meaning 'inflammation of cellular tissue'.
'adenocellulitis' was formed by combining the Greek prefix 'adeno-' with the medical term 'cellulitis', which refers to inflammation of cellular tissue.
Initially, it meant 'inflammation of glandular and cellular tissue', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
inflammation of a gland and surrounding cellular tissue.
The patient was diagnosed with adenocellulitis after experiencing severe swelling.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/05 20:36