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adenoses

|ad-e-nos-es|

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/ˈædɪˌnoʊsɪz/

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/ˈædɪˌnəʊsɪz/

(adenosis)

glandular condition

Base FormPlural
adenosisadenoses
Etymology
Etymology Information

'adenosis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adēn,' where 'adēn' meant 'gland.'

Historical Evolution

'adēn' transformed into the Latin word 'aden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adenosis.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'related to glands,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a condition involving glandular tissue.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a condition characterized by the abnormal development or enlargement of glandular tissue.

The patient was diagnosed with adenosis of the breast.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/05/06 14:06