acrodermatitis
|ac-ro-der-ma-ti-tis|
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/ˌækroʊˌdɜːrməˈtaɪtɪs/
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/ˌækrəʊˌdɜːməˈtaɪtɪs/
skin inflammation of extremities
Etymology
'acrodermatitis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akron' meaning 'extremity' and 'derma' meaning 'skin', combined with the suffix '-itis' indicating inflammation.
'akron' and 'derma' combined with '-itis' in Greek to form 'acrodermatitis', which was adopted into modern medical terminology.
Initially, it meant 'inflammation of the skin of the extremities', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the skin of the extremities.
The patient was diagnosed with acrodermatitis after presenting with a rash on their hands and feet.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 15:06