adenomycosis
|ad-e-no-my-co-sis|
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/ˌæd.ɪ.noʊ.maɪˈkoʊ.sɪs/
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/ˌæd.ɪ.nəʊ.maɪˈkəʊ.sɪs/
glandular tissue in muscle
Etymology
'adenomycosis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adeno-' meaning 'gland' and 'mycosis' meaning 'fungal infection'.
'adenomycosis' was derived from the combination of 'adeno-' and 'mycosis' to describe a condition involving glandular tissue.
Initially, it referred to a fungal infection involving glands, but over time it evolved to describe the presence of glandular tissue in muscle.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the presence of glandular tissue in muscle, often referring to the uterus.
The patient was diagnosed with adenomycosis after experiencing severe pelvic pain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 07:51