adenomatome
|ad-e-no-ma-tome|
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/ˌædɪˈnoʊmətəʊm/
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/ˌædɪˈnəʊmətəʊm/
gland cutting instrument
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenomatome' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adenoma,' where 'adeno-' meant 'gland' and '-tome' meant 'cutting instrument.'
Historical Evolution
'adenoma' transformed into the modern English word 'adenomatome' by adding the suffix '-tome' to indicate a cutting instrument.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument for cutting glands,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a surgical instrument used for the removal of adenomas.
The surgeon used an adenomatome to excise the benign tumor.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 06:51