acroscleroderma
|ac-ro-scler-o-der-ma|
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/ˌækrəˌsklɛrəˈdɜrmə/
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/ˌækrəˌsklɪərəˈdɜːmə/
hard skin on extremities
Etymology
'acroscleroderma' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akron' meaning 'extremity' and 'scleroderma' meaning 'hard skin'.
'Acroscleroderma' was derived from the Greek terms 'akron' and 'scleroderma', and has been used in medical terminology to describe a specific form of scleroderma affecting extremities.
Initially, it meant 'hard skin on extremities', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a form of scleroderma that primarily affects the extremities, such as fingers and toes.
The patient was diagnosed with acroscleroderma, which explained the stiffness in her fingers.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 19:51