aglandular
|a-gland-u-lar|
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/æˈɡlændjʊlər/
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/æˈɡlændjʊlə/
without glands
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aglandular' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'glandular' from Latin 'glandula' meaning 'gland'.
Historical Evolution
'Glandula' transformed into the English word 'glandular', and with the prefix 'a-', it became 'aglandular'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without glands', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking glands or glandular tissue.
The aglandular skin of the reptile was smooth and dry.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42