acronyx
|ac-ro-nyx|
C2
/əˈkrɒnɪks/
ingrown nail
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acronyx' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akronyx,' where 'akron' meant 'tip' and 'onyx' meant 'nail.'
Historical Evolution
'akronyx' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern English without significant transformation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tip of the nail,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'ingrown nail.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an ingrown nail, especially of the toe.
The patient was suffering from acronyx, causing discomfort while walking.
Synonyms
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