Phys. Obs. Pl. aden-es. [Gr. ἀδήν, ἀδέν-α, an acorn; a gland.] A gland.
1653. Urquhart, Rabelais, I. xliv. He cut clean thorough the jugularie veins … even unto the two Adenes, which are throat-kernels.
1706. Phillips, Aden (in Anat.) a glandule or kernel in an Animal Body: some also take it for a swelling in the groin, the same as Bubo.
1775. Ash, Aden (not used) a glandule, a bubo.
