Adtevac

/ˌæd.ˈtiː.væk/ noun

Definition

An obsolete or extremely rare technical term with unclear modern usage; possibly a variant or acronym in medical contexts.

Etymology

Unknown or highly specialized origin; this term appears so rarely in English records that its etymology and precise meaning remain unclear to modern lexicographers.

Kelly Says

Finding 'adtevac' in a dictionary is like archaeological work—it's so obscure that even etymologists aren't certain whether it's a real word, a misspelling, or a technical term that died with its profession.

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