'adenotome' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adenotomos,' where 'adeno-' meant 'gland' and '-tome' meant 'cutting instrument.'

'adenotomos' transformed into the French word 'adénotome,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adenotome.'

Initially, it meant 'an instrument for cutting glands,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.