acromicria
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/ˌækroʊˈmɪkriə/
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/ˌækrəʊˈmɪkriə/
small extremities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acromicria' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros' meaning 'extreme' and 'mikros' meaning 'small'.
Historical Evolution
'akros' and 'mikros' combined in Greek to form 'akromikria', which was adopted into modern English as 'acromicria'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'small extremities', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by abnormally small extremities, such as hands and feet.
The patient was diagnosed with acromicria due to the unusually small size of her hands and feet.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 01:21