pachyntic

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adjective

Pertaining to an abnormal or pathological thickening or hardening of a part; increasing the thickness; relating to pachynsis.

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Meanings

adjectivepachyntic (comparative more pachyntic, superlative most pachyntic)

comparative more pachyntic · superlative most pachyntic

  1. medicinePertaining to an abnormal or pathological thickening or hardening of a part; increasing the thickness; relating to pachynsis.

    The bursa may be very firm, pachyntic and filled out with fibrous cords.

    2003, Georg Lajtai, Gregory Applegate, Shoulder Arthroscopy and MRI Techniques, page 35
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APA

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Chicago

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