aden-

aden-

variant of adeno- before a vowel: adenitis.
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adeno- or (before a vowel) aden-
 
—combining form
gland or glandular: adenoid; adenology
 
[New Latin, from Greek adēn gland]
 
aden- or (before a vowel) aden-
 
—combining form
 
[New Latin, from Greek adēn gland]

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Medical Dictionary

aden- pref.
Variant of adeno-.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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