adenohyposthenia
|ad-e-no-hy-pos-the-ni-a|
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/ˌædɪnoʊˌhaɪpəˈsθiːniə/
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/ˌædɪnəʊˌhaɪpəˈsθiːniə/
glandular weakness
Etymology
'adenohyposthenia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adeno-' meaning 'gland', 'hypo-' meaning 'under', and 'sthenia' meaning 'strength'.
'adenohyposthenia' was formed by combining Greek roots to describe a medical condition related to glandular weakness.
Initially, it meant 'understrength of a gland', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the underactivity or weakness of a gland, particularly the pituitary gland.
The patient was diagnosed with adenohyposthenia, leading to hormonal imbalances.
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Last updated: 2025/05/13 03:01