adrenotropic
|a-dre-no-trop-ic|
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/əˌdriːnəˈtrɒpɪk/
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/əˌdriːnəˈtrəʊpɪk/
affecting adrenal glands
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenotropic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adreno-' meaning 'adrenal' and '-tropic' meaning 'turning towards' or 'affecting'.
Historical Evolution
'adreno-' combined with '-tropic' to form the modern English word 'adrenotropic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'affecting the adrenal glands', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or having an effect on the adrenal glands.
The adrenotropic hormone stimulates the adrenal glands.
Synonyms
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