aerodermectasia
|aero-derm-ec-ta-sia|
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/ˌɛroʊˌdɜrmɛkˈteɪʒə/
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/ˌɛərəʊˌdɜːmɛkˈteɪzɪə/
skin dilation due to air
Etymology
'aerodermectasia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero' meaning 'air', 'derma' meaning 'skin', and 'ectasia' meaning 'dilation'.
'Aerodermectasia' is a modern medical term derived directly from Greek roots without significant historical transformation.
Initially, it meant 'dilation of the skin due to air', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare medical condition characterized by the abnormal dilation of the skin due to air or gas accumulation beneath it.
The patient was diagnosed with aerodermectasia after experiencing unusual swelling.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 03:06