alymphopotent
|a-lym-pho-po-tent|
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/ˌeɪ.lɪmˈfɒp.ə.tənt/
lacking lymphocyte production
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alymphopotent' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'lympho-' referring to 'lymphocytes', combined with 'potent' meaning 'having power'.
Historical Evolution
'alymphopotent' was formed in modern medical terminology to describe a condition lacking lymphocyte production.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without lymphocyte production', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking the ability to produce lymphocytes.
The patient was diagnosed as alymphopotent, affecting their immune response.
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