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词汇 ainhum
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Definition of ainhum in English:

ainhum

noun ˈeɪnhəmˈīnəm
mass nounMedicine
  • A condition in which a band of fibrous tissue grows around the base of a toe, eventually resulting in loss of the digit. It occurs mainly in the tropics and is associated with going barefoot.

    〔医〕阿洪病,自发性断趾病

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Because the occurrence of ainhum is rare, discussion of the disease is lacking in medical literature.
    • We describe the case of an Italian Caucasian man with ainhum involving both big toes.
    • Sailor John certainly had ainhum.
    • Ainhum: clinical photograph shows the characteristic deep constricting groove in the plantar digital fold along the medial aspect of the fifth toe.
    • Three cases of Ainhum are reported and injections of cortisone were given with temporary relief.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Portuguese, based on Yoruba eyun 'saw'.

Definition of ainhum in US English:

ainhum

nounˈīnəm
Medicine
  • A condition in which a band of fibrous tissue grows around the base of a toe, especially the fifth, eventually resulting in loss of the digit. It occurs mainly in the tropics and is associated with going barefoot, though its cause is unknown.

    〔医〕阿洪病,自发性断趾病

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Because the occurrence of ainhum is rare, discussion of the disease is lacking in medical literature.
    • We describe the case of an Italian Caucasian man with ainhum involving both big toes.
    • Sailor John certainly had ainhum.
    • Ainhum: clinical photograph shows the characteristic deep constricting groove in the plantar digital fold along the medial aspect of the fifth toe.
    • Three cases of Ainhum are reported and injections of cortisone were given with temporary relief.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Portuguese, based on Yoruba eyun ‘saw’.

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