Adeno-

Pronunciation: /æˈdɛnoʊ/

Definitions of adeno-

noun a combining form meaning gland, glandular, as in adenovirus

Example Sentences

A1 Adenovirus is a type of virus that can cause respiratory infections.

A2 Adenoma is a benign tumor that forms in glandular tissue.

B1 Adenovector vaccines have been used in clinical trials for various diseases.

B2 Adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that forms in the glands of the body.

C1 Adenomyosis is a condition where the inner lining of the uterus grows into the muscular wall.

C2 Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a molecule that stores and transfers energy in cells.

Examples of adeno- in a Sentence

formal Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that can infect the respiratory tract.

informal I heard that adeno is going around the office, so make sure to wash your hands frequently.

slang My sister caught adeno and has been feeling under the weather for a few days.

figurative The spread of misinformation online is like a viral adeno, infecting people's minds with false information.

Grammatical Forms of adeno-

• past tense: adenoed
• plural: adenos
• comparative: more adeno-
• superlative: most adeno-
• present tense: adeno-
• future tense: will adeno-
• perfect tense: has adeno-
• continuous tense: is adeno-ing
• singular: adeno
• positive degree: adeno
• infinitive: to adeno
• gerund: adeno-ing
• participle: adenoed

Origin and Evolution of adeno-

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'adeno-' originated from the Greek word 'aden' which means gland.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical terminology to refer to glands, the prefix 'adeno-' has since been adopted in various scientific fields to denote gland-related structures or functions.