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Words with Root “sthen-” in English (US)
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sthen- From Greek *sthen/o-* meaning 'strength'. Relates to strength or vigor.
adenohypersthenia
8 syllables17 letters
a·de·no·hy·per·ste·ni·a
/ˌædənoʊhaɪpərˈstɛniə/
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Adenohypersthenia is a complex noun of Greek origin. It is syllabified as a-de-no-hy-per-ste-ni-a, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('per'). The word is composed of the prefixes 'adeno-' and 'hyper-', the root 'sthen-', and the suffix '-ia', denoting a condition of excessive glandular activity and strength.