Adenotrophic

C2 18+

Pronunciation: /ˌædənoʊˈtrɒfɪk/

Definitions of adenotrophic

adjective relating to or characterized by the nourishment of a fetus or embryo through the mother's glandular secretions

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor explained that the adenotrophic process is essential for the growth of the fetus.

A2 The adenotrophic relationship between the mother and the baby is crucial for proper development.

B1 Researchers are studying the adenotrophic effects of certain medications on pregnant women.

B2 The adenotrophic system in mammals is complex and fascinating.

C1 In-depth knowledge of adenotrophic processes is required for advanced medical research.

C2 The intricate mechanisms of adenotrophic nutrition are still being studied by scientists.

Examples of adenotrophic in a Sentence

formal The adenotrophic placenta is a type of placenta found in certain mammals.

informal I learned in biology class that some animals have adenotrophic placentas.

slang My friend said adenotrophic placentas are like superfood for baby animals.

figurative The company's marketing strategy was described as adenotrophic, providing constant nourishment to their sales team.

Grammatical Forms of adenotrophic

past tense

adenotrophied

plural

adenotrophics

comparative

more adenotrophic

superlative

most adenotrophic

present tense

adenotrophies

future tense

will adenotrophicate

perfect tense

has adenotrophied

continuous tense

is adenotrophying

singular

adenotrophic

positive degree

adenotrophic

infinitive

to adenotrophicate

gerund

adenotrophying

participle

adenotrophied

Origin and Evolution of adenotrophic

First Known Use: 1850 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'adenotrophic' originates from the combination of the Greek word 'aden' meaning gland and 'trophic' meaning nourishment.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of biology to describe organisms that nourish their young through glands, the term 'adenotrophic' has evolved to also refer to processes or mechanisms related to glandular nourishment in various contexts.