adrenomedullary
|a-dre-no-me-dul-lar-y|
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/əˌdriːnoʊˈmɛdʒʊˌlɛri/
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/əˌdriːnəʊˈmɛdʒʊləri/
related to adrenal medulla
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenomedullary' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'adrenal' and 'medulla,' where 'adrenal' refers to the adrenal glands and 'medulla' means 'marrow' or 'inner part.'
Historical Evolution
'adrenal' combined with 'medullary' to form the modern English word 'adrenomedullary.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the adrenal medulla,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/13 05:21