adeno-

1. a combining form meaning “gland,” used in the formation of compound words:

   adenovirus.

adeno-

combining_form

1. gland or glandular

   adenology

   adenoid

Word History and Origins

Origin of adeno-¹

< Greek, combining form of adḗn gland; akin to Latin inguen groin

Word History and Origins

Origin of adeno-¹

New Latin, from Greek adēn gland

Example Sentences

McBride asked Brooks, who works with state officials on outbreaks, if the CDC wanted the university to do more “adeno specific communication” with people on campus.

From Washington Post

CN, copy number; SCNAs, somatic copy number alterations; Adeno., adenocarcinomas; Adenosq., adenosquamous cancers; Squamous, squamous cell carcinomas.

From Nature

CN, copy number; SCNAs, somatic copy number alterations; Adeno., adenocarcinomas; Adenosq., adenosquamous cancers; Squamous, squamous cell carcinomas.

From Nature