acrobystitis
|ac-ro-bys-ti-tis|
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/ˌækrəˌbɪˈstaɪtɪs/
inflammation of the foreskin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrobystitis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akrobystia,' where 'akro-' meant 'tip' and 'bystis' referred to 'foreskin.'
Historical Evolution
'akrobystia' transformed into the medical term 'acrobystitis' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the foreskin itself, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'inflammation of the foreskin.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
inflammation of the prepuce (foreskin).
The patient was diagnosed with acrobystitis and required medical treatment.
Synonyms
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