adenodiastasis
|ad-e-no-di-as-ta-sis|
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/ˌædɪnoʊdaɪˈæstəsɪs/
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/ˌædɪnəʊdaɪˈæstəsɪs/
gland separation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenodiastasis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adēn' meaning 'gland' and 'diastasis' meaning 'separation'.
Historical Evolution
'adenodiastasis' has remained relatively unchanged from its Greek origins, maintaining its medical context.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'separation of glandular tissue', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare medical condition involving the separation or distension of glandular tissue.
The patient was diagnosed with adenodiastasis after the MRI scan.
Last updated: 2025/05/05 22:36