acampsia
|a-camp-sia|
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/əˈkæmpsiə/
joint stiffness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acampsia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akampsia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'kampē' meant 'bending.'
Historical Evolution
'akampsia' was adopted into medical terminology to describe joint stiffness, eventually becoming the modern English word 'acampsia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without bending,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'joint stiffness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the rigidity or stiffness of a joint or joints.
The patient was diagnosed with acampsia, limiting his range of motion.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 16:06