adenohypersthenia
|ad-e-no-hy-per-sthe-ni-a|
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/ˌædɪnoʊˌhaɪpərˈsθiːniə/
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/ˌædɪnəʊˌhaɪpəˈsθiːniə/
excessive gland strength
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenohypersthenia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adeno-' meaning 'gland', 'hyper-' meaning 'over', and 'sthenia' meaning 'strength'.
Historical Evolution
'adenohypersthenia' was formed by combining Greek roots to describe a medical condition related to glandular activity.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'excessive gland strength', and this meaning has remained consistent in medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by excessive strength or activity of glandular tissue.
The patient was diagnosed with adenohypersthenia, leading to an overproduction of hormones.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 01:06