acheiria
|a-chei-ria|
C2
/əˈkɪəriə/
absence of hands
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acheiria' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'acheiría,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'cheir' meant 'hand.'
Historical Evolution
'acheiría' was directly adopted into modern English as 'acheiria' to describe the medical condition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a hand,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a congenital absence of one or both hands.
The child was born with acheiria, requiring special care.
Synonyms
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