adenographical
|ad-e-no-graph-i-cal|
C2
/ˌædɪnəˈɡræfɪkəl/
gland description
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenographical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adēn,' meaning 'gland,' and 'graphia,' meaning 'writing or description.'
Historical Evolution
'adēn' combined with 'graphia' in Greek to form 'adenographia,' which evolved into the modern English word 'adenographical.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'writing about glands,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the description or mapping of glands.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the description or mapping of glands.
The adenographical study provided insights into the glandular structures.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 00:51