Glandarious

/ɡlænˈdɛərɪəs/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to glands; characterized by the presence or activity of glands.

Etymology

From Latin glandula (gland) + -arius (Latin suffix forming adjectives). An archaic or technical variant of glandular with Latin morphology more apparent.

Kelly Says

Medieval doctors loved adding -arious endings to Latin roots—it sounds more authoritative than plain 'glandular,' which shows how the language of expertise uses complexity to establish credibility.

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