alymphia
|a-lym-phia|
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/eɪˈlɪmfɪə/
absence of lymph
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alymphia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'lympha' meaning 'water' or 'lymph'.
Historical Evolution
'alymphia' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without lymph,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the absence or deficiency of lymph fluid in the body.
The patient was diagnosed with alymphia, leading to further complications.
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