Acrodynia

/ækroʊˈdɪniə/ noun

A painful condition affecting the hands and feet, causing burning sensations, discoloration, and sometimes skin loss, historically caused by mercury poisoning.

From Greek 'akron' (tip) + 'odyne' (pain). Documented in medical literature since the 1800s as a recognized syndrome of extremity pain and discoloration.

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