Meanings
comparative more pathognomic · superlative most pathognomic
- archaicRelated to how emotions are manifested, especially in the face.First known use 17th c.
- medicineIndicative of a specific disease, disorder etc.; pathognomonic.First known use 17th c.
In 1859, Alfred Garrod (1819–1907) devised a simple chemical test pathognomic for gout.
1997, Roy Porter, The Greatest Benefit to Mankind, Folio Society, published 2016, page 334
plural pathognomics
- obsoletemedicineAn indication of a specific disease or disorder.First known use 17th–19th c.
Origin
- Ancient Greekπαθογνωμικός
- Latinpathognomicus
- Englishpathognomic
From Latin pathognomicus, from Hellenistic Ancient Greek παθογνωμικός (pathognōmikós), shortened form of παθογνωμονικός (pathognōmonikós, “pathognomonic”).
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