adermia
|a-der-mia|
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/əˈdɜːrmiə/
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/əˈdɜːmiə/
absence of skin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adermia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adermatos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'derma' meant 'skin.'
Historical Evolution
'adermatos' transformed into the modern English word 'adermia' through medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without skin,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare congenital condition characterized by the absence of skin.
The newborn was diagnosed with adermia, requiring immediate medical attention.
Last updated: 2025/05/06 23:06