adenotyphoid
|ad-e-no-ty-phoid|
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/ˌædɪnoʊˈtaɪfɔɪd/
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/ˌædɪnəʊˈtaɪfɔɪd/
glandular fever
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenotyphoid' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adeno-' meaning 'gland' and 'typhos' meaning 'fever'.
Historical Evolution
'adenotyphoid' was formed by combining the Greek roots 'adeno-' and 'typhos' to describe a fever involving glandular symptoms.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fever involving glands', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare infectious disease characterized by symptoms similar to both typhoid fever and adenitis.
The patient was diagnosed with adenotyphoid after presenting with prolonged fever and swollen lymph nodes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 15:21