allochezia
|al-lo-che-zi-a|
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/ˌæloʊˈkiːziə/
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/ˌæləʊˈkiːziə/
abnormal urination position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allochezia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allo' meaning 'other' and 'chezia' meaning 'defecation or discharge'.
Historical Evolution
'allochezia' was directly borrowed from Greek medical terminology into modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any abnormal discharge, but over time it evolved to specifically denote the inability to urinate in a normal position.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the inability to urinate in a normal position.
The patient was diagnosed with allochezia after several tests.
Last updated: 2025/06/27 15:21