Etymology

acanthokeratodermia

Today it means: A thickening of the horny portion of the skin on the hand palms and soles of the feet. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἄκανθος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἄκανθος“bear's foot (plant)”
  2. English todayacanthokeratodermia

From Ancient Greek ἄκανθος (ákanthos, “bear's foot (plant)”) + κέρας (kéras, “horn”) + δέρμα (dérma, “skin”)

Words from the same roots

Ancient Greekἄκανθος all →

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