angiodermatitis
|an-gi-o-der-ma-ti-tis|
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/ˌæn.dʒi.oʊˌdɜːr.məˈtaɪ.tɪs/
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/ˌæn.dʒi.əʊˌdɜː.məˈtaɪ.tɪs/
inflammation of skin blood vessels
Etymology
'angiodermatitis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel', 'derma' meaning 'skin', and the suffix '-itis' meaning 'inflammation'.
'angiodermatitis' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining Greek roots to describe inflammation of skin blood vessels.
Initially, it meant 'inflammation of skin blood vessels', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a skin condition characterized by inflammation of blood vessels in the skin, often resulting in discoloration, ulcers, or lesions.
The patient was diagnosed with angiodermatitis after developing ulcers on his lower legs.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/07 17:06