adrenalectomize
|a-dre-nal-ec-to-mize|
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/əˌdriːnəˈlɛktəˌmaɪz/
surgical removal of adrenal glands
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenalectomize' originates from the combination of 'adrenal' and the suffix '-ectomize', where 'adrenal' refers to the adrenal glands and '-ectomize' means 'to remove surgically'.
Historical Evolution
'Adrenalectomize' was formed in modern English by combining 'adrenal' with the surgical suffix '-ectomize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to surgically remove the adrenal glands', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/12 23:36