Etymology

adenitis

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Today it means: Glandular inflammation. Full definition →

English adeno- ← Ancient Greek ἀδήν (adḗn)
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  1. Ancient Greekἀδήν (adḗn)
  2. Englishadeno-
  3. English todayadenitis

From adeno- + -itis.

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