acropodia
|ac-ro-po-di-a|
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/ˌækrəˈpoʊdiə/
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/ˌækrəˈpəʊdiə/
enlarged extremities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acropodia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akropous,' where 'akro-' meant 'extreme' and 'pous' meant 'foot.'
Historical Evolution
'akropous' transformed into the modern English word 'acropodia' through medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the extremities of the body, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a medical condition involving enlargement.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the enlargement of the extremities, particularly the hands and feet.
The patient was diagnosed with acropodia due to the noticeable enlargement of his hands and feet.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 16:21