acromelalgia
|ac-ro-me-lag-li-a|
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/ˌækrəˌmɛˈlældʒiə/
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/ˌækrəʊˌmɛˈlældʒiə/
burning pain in extremities
Etymology
'acromelalgia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akron' meaning 'extremity' and 'algos' meaning 'pain'.
'akron' and 'algos' combined in Greek to form 'akromelalgia', which was adopted into English as 'acromelalgia'.
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 condition characterized by burning pain, redness, and swelling in the extremities, often associated with exposure to heat or exertion.
The patient was diagnosed with acromelalgia after experiencing severe burning sensations in her hands and feet.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 00:21