adenodermia
|ad-e-no-der-mia|
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/ˌædɪnoʊˈdɜːrmiə/
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/ˌædɪnəʊˈdɜːmiə/
glandular skin condition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenodermia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adeno-' meaning 'gland' and 'dermia' meaning 'skin'.
Historical Evolution
'adenodermia' was directly borrowed from Greek medical terminology into modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'glandular skin condition', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare condition characterized by the presence of glandular tissue in the skin.
The patient was diagnosed with adenodermia after a thorough examination.
Last updated: 2025/05/05 22:21