Glandulosity

/ɡlændjuˈlɑsəti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being glandular or glandulose; the characteristic of having or being full of glands.

Etymology

From 'glandulose' + '-ity' (state or condition). This abstract noun transforms an adjective into a measurable quality, allowing scientists to discuss the degree of glandularity in organisms.

Kelly Says

This noun is barely used because saying 'glandularity' does the same job—but it shows how English scientific language creates multiple ways to say similar things, which can sound impressively specialized.

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