adrenitis
|ad-re-ni-tis|
C2
/ˌæd.rəˈnaɪ.tɪs/
adrenal gland inflammation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenitis' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'adrenalis,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'renalis' referred to the kidneys.
Historical Evolution
'adrenalis' transformed into the medical term 'adrenitis' to describe inflammation of the adrenal glands.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to the adrenal glands,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'inflammation of the adrenal glands.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
inflammation of the adrenal glands.
The patient was diagnosed with adrenitis after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
Synonyms
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