adenographer
|ad-e-nog-ra-pher|
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/ˌædəˈnɒɡrəfər/
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/ˌædəˈnɒɡrəfə/
gland writer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenographer' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adēn,' meaning 'gland,' and 'graphein,' meaning 'to write.'
Historical Evolution
'adēn' combined with 'graphein' to form the term 'adenographer,' which was adopted into English to describe someone who writes about glands.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who writes about glands,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who specializes in the study or description of glands.
The adenographer published a detailed study on the human endocrine system.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 00:06