anadenia
|an-a-de-ni-a|
C2
/ˌænəˈdiːniə/
absence of glands
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anadenia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anadenia,' where 'ana-' meant 'without' and 'aden' meant 'gland.'
Historical Evolution
'anadenia' has remained largely unchanged from its Greek origins to modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without glands,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the absence or deficiency of glands.
The patient was diagnosed with anadenia, explaining the lack of glandular function.
Synonyms
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