adenogenesis
|ad-e-no-gen-e-sis|
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/ˌædɪnoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
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/ˌædɪnəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
gland formation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenogenesis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adēn,' meaning 'gland,' and 'genesis,' meaning 'origin' or 'formation.'
Historical Evolution
'adēn' combined with 'genesis' in Greek to form 'adenogenesis,' which was adopted into modern English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'formation of glands,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the development or formation of glands.
The study of adenogenesis is crucial in understanding certain endocrine disorders.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/05 23:36