σφάκελος

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Ancient Greek

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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The formation is similar to σκόπελος (skópelos) and πύελος (púelos), from an unknown root. The word has been connected with Middle High German spachen (to split) and Low German spaken (to putrify) but it can hardly be correct.

Noun

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σφάκελος (sphákelosm (genitive σφᾰκέλου); second declension

  1. (pathology) gangrene, caries, necrosis
  2. spasm, convulsion, cramp, twitching pain
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Derived terms
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Descendants
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  • French: sphacèle
  • Italian: sfacelo
  • Portuguese: esfácelo

Etymology 2

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From Pre-Greek, in view of the variation.

Alternative forms

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Noun

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σφάκελος (sphákelosm (genitive σφᾰκέλου); second declension

  1. (anatomy) middle finger
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Further reading

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