adenoidism
|ad-e-noid-ism|
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/ˈæd.ə.nɔɪd.ɪz.əm/
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/ˈæd.ɪ.nɔɪd.ɪz.əm/
enlarged adenoids
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenoidism' originates from the Greek word 'adēn,' meaning 'gland,' combined with the suffix '-oid,' meaning 'resembling,' and '-ism,' indicating a condition.
Historical Evolution
'adēn' transformed into the English word 'adenoid,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adenoidism.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'resembling a gland,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a condition related to enlarged adenoids.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the enlargement of the adenoids, often leading to breathing difficulties.
Children with adenoidism may experience difficulty breathing through the nose.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 03:06