pachydermia

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek παχύς (pakhús, “thick”) + Ancient Greek δέρμα (dérma, “skin, hide”).

Noun

pachydermia (uncountable)

  1. (medicine) Elephantiasis.
  2. (medicine) Increased resistance of the red cells in anemia.
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