aceratosis
|a-ce-ra-to-sis|
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/ˌæsəˈreɪtoʊsɪs/
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/ˌæsəˈreɪtəʊsɪs/
absence of horn-like structures
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aceratosis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akeratosis,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'keratosis' referred to 'horn-like structures.'
Historical Evolution
'akeratosis' transformed into the modern English word 'aceratosis' through medical terminology adaptation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'absence of horn-like structures,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare skin condition characterized by the absence of horn-like structures, such as nails or hair.
The patient was diagnosed with aceratosis, which explained the absence of nails.
Last updated: 2025/04/17 14:21