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aden/o — Gland

aden/o means gland. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: adenitis.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Gland

• Ancient Greek: ἀδήν ἀδένος (aden adenos)

Examples and word parts

adenitis

Inflammation of a gland.

Word parts: aden (gland) + -itis (inflammation)

Recorded forms: aden-, adeno-

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