adenomalacia
|ad-e-no-ma-la-cia|
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/ˌædɪnoʊməˈleɪʃə/
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/ˌædɪnəʊməˈleɪʃə/
gland softening
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenomalacia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adēn,' meaning 'gland,' and 'malakia,' meaning 'softness.'
Historical Evolution
'adēn' and 'malakia' combined in medical terminology to form the modern English word 'adenomalacia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'softness of a gland,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/06 06:06