aegicrania
|ae-gi-cra-ni-a|
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/ˌiːdʒɪˈkreɪniə/
rare headache condition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aegicrania' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aegikranion,' where 'aegi-' meant 'goat' and 'kranion' meant 'skull.'
Historical Evolution
'aegikranion' transformed into the Latin word 'aegicrania,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aegicrania.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a condition involving a goat's skull, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a rare headache condition.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare condition characterized by severe headaches, often associated with the presence of a goat's skull in ancient medical texts.
The patient was diagnosed with aegicrania after presenting with symptoms of intense headaches.
Synonyms
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