Adenodermia

/ˌædənəʊˈdɜːrmiə/ noun

A skin condition characterized by enlargement or inflammation of sweat and sebaceous glands in the skin.

From Greek 'aden' (gland) + 'derma' (skin). This dermatological term emerged in the 19th century to describe various skin conditions where glands become abnormally enlarged or active, combining Greek anatomical terms.

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