adenoviral
|ad-e-no-vi-ral|
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/ˌædɪˈnoʊˌvaɪrəl/
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/ˌædɪˈnəʊˌvaɪrəl/
(adenovirus)
related to adenoviruses
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenoviral' originates from 'adenovirus', specifically the word 'adeno-', where 'adeno-' meant 'gland' and 'virus' meant 'poison' or 'venom'.
Historical Evolution
'adenovirus' changed from the Greek word 'adēn' meaning 'gland' and the Latin word 'virus' meaning 'poison', eventually becoming the modern English word 'adenovirus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'gland poison', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of virus affecting glands'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or caused by adenoviruses.
The patient was diagnosed with an adenoviral infection.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 16:51