acroarthritis
|ac-ro-ar-thri-tis|
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/ˌækroʊɑːrˈθraɪtɪs/
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/ˌækrəʊɑːˈθraɪtɪs/
joint inflammation in extremities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acroarthritis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akron' meaning 'extremity' and 'arthron' meaning 'joint'.
Historical Evolution
'akron' and 'arthron' combined in Greek to form 'acroarthritis', which was adopted into English medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'inflammation of the joints at the extremities', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
inflammation of the joints of the extremities, such as fingers or toes.
The patient was diagnosed with acroarthritis, affecting her fingers.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 04:21