Anthracic

/ænˈθræsɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or caused by anthrax, or concerning coal and coal-like substances in medical contexts.

Etymology

From Greek 'anthrax' (coal or carbuncle) and the adjective suffix '-ic', literally 'of or pertaining to anthrax or coal.'

Kelly Says

The term 'anthracic' bridges two meanings—it can describe anthrax disease or coal-related lung problems, showing how the word 'anthrax' originally meant something that looked like coal on your skin!

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