acroscleriasis
|ac-ro-scle-ri-a-sis|
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/ˌækroʊˌsklɪəriˈeɪsɪs/
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/ˌækrəʊˌsklɪəriˈeɪsɪs/
extremity hardening
Etymology
'acroscleriasis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akros' meaning 'extreme' and 'skleros' meaning 'hard'.
'akros' and 'skleros' combined in medical terminology to describe conditions involving hardening of the extremities, eventually forming the modern term 'acroscleriasis'.
Initially, it referred to any hardening condition of the extremities, but over time it evolved to specifically denote a rare skin condition.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare medical condition characterized by the hardening and thickening of the skin, particularly affecting the extremities.
The patient was diagnosed with acroscleriasis after presenting symptoms of skin hardening on the fingers.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 19:36