actinocutitis
|ac-ti-no-cu-ti-tis|
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/ˌæktɪnoʊkjuːˈtaɪtɪs/
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/ˌæktɪnəʊkjuːˈtaɪtɪs/
skin affected by radiation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinocutitis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktinos,' where 'aktin-' meant 'ray' and 'cutis' meant 'skin.'
Historical Evolution
'aktinos' transformed into the modern English word 'actino,' and eventually became part of the term 'actinocutitis' through medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'skin affected by rays,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'skin condition caused by radiation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a skin condition caused by exposure to radiation, particularly ultraviolet light.
The patient was diagnosed with actinocutitis after prolonged sun exposure.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/29 23:51