Adeno

"Adeno" is a prefix that is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to adenoids or adenoviruses.

Adenoids are a type of lymphoid tissue located in the back of the nasal cavity. They are part of the immune system and help to fight infections, but they can become enlarged and cause problems with breathing and ear infections.

Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that can cause respiratory infections, conjunctivitis (pink eye), and other illnesses. There are many different types of adenoviruses, and some are more serious than others.

In general, the prefix "adeno" refers to things related to the adenoids or adenoviruses, such as adeno-tonsillitis (inflammation of the adenoids and tonsils), adenocarcinoma (a type of cancer that starts in glandular cells), or adenoviral pneumonia (a type of pneumonia caused by an adenovirus).