adeno-, aden-, adeni-

adenomegaly

Enlargement of one or both adrenal glands.

adenomere

The blind terminal portion of a developing gland, becoming the functional portion of the organ.

adenomyosis

The ectopic occurrence or diffuse implantation of adenomatous tissue in muscle (usually smooth muscle).

adenomyxoma

A tumor containing glandular tissue and myxomatous, or mucoid, mterial.

adenomyxosarcoma

A malignant tumor containing glandular and myxomatous components.

adenoneural

Obsolete term relating to a gland and a nervous element.

adenopathy

A swelling or morbid enlargement of the lymph nodes.

adenopharyngitis

Inflammation of the adenoids and pharynx, usually involving the tonsils.

adenophlegmon

Acute inflammation of a gland and the adjacent connective tissue.

adenophorous, adenophore

Bearing or producing glands.

adenophyllous

Bearing glands on leaves; glandular-leafed.

adenophyma

Obsolete term for any condition in which a gland or glandular organ is grossly enlarged as the result of inflammation.

adenosarcoma

1. A mixed tumor composed of sarcomatous and glandular elements.
2. A complex tumor containing both glandular and connective tissues.

adenosclerosis

The hardening of a gland.

adenose

Relating to a gland; full of glands.

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