adeno-
1.
a combining form meaning “gland,” used in the formation of compound words:
adenovirus.
Also,
especially before a vowel,
aden-
.
Origin
<
Greek,
combining form of
adḗn
gland; akin to
Latin
inguen
groin
British Dictionary definitions for
adeno-
adeno-
combining form
1.
gland or glandular:
adenoid,
adenology
Word Origin
New Latin, from Greek
adēn
gland
adeno-
in Medicine
adeno-
or
aden-
pref.
Gland:
adenectomy.