Cacotheline

/kəˈkɑːθəˌlin/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by an abnormal or diseased condition of the nipple or breast.

Etymology

From the noun 'cacothelin' with the adjectival suffix '-ine'. This descriptive form allows the condition to be applied as an adjective in medical writing.

Kelly Says

The existence of both 'cacothelin' (noun) and 'cacotheline' (adjective) shows how medical language tries to be precise—doctors could describe both the condition itself and properties related to it using parallel forms.

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