acrodynia - Meaning, Image, Examples & Etymology - Learn English Visually

acrodynia

|ac-ro-dyn-i-a|

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/ˌækroʊˈdɪniə/

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/ˌækrəʊˈdɪniə/

pain in extremities

Etymology

Etymology Information

'acrodynia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akron' meaning 'extremity' and 'odynē' meaning 'pain'.

Historical Evolution

'akron' and 'odynē' combined in medical terminology to form 'acrodynia', which has been used in English since the early 20th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pain in the extremities', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a rare disease of childhood characterized by pain and swelling in the extremities, often associated with exposure to mercury.

The child was diagnosed with acrodynia after showing symptoms of swollen hands and feet.

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