acrocontracture
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/ˌækroʊkənˈtrækʧər/
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/ˌækrəʊkənˈtrækʧə/
permanent contraction of extremities
Etymology
'acrocontracture' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akron' meaning 'extremity' and 'contractura' from Latin meaning 'a drawing together'.
'akron' combined with 'contractura' in medical terminology to describe the condition of contracted extremities.
Initially, it referred to any contraction of extremities, but now it specifically denotes a medical condition involving permanent contraction.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the permanent contraction of the fingers or toes, often associated with certain medical conditions.
The patient was diagnosed with acrocontracture due to the underlying connective tissue disorder.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 14:06