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Anthony (medical term)
Anthony (/ænˈθoʊni/; from Latin: Antonius) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in relation to the St. Anthony's Fire, a historical term for several skin conditions.
Etymology
The term "Anthony" is derived from the Latin "Antonius," a Roman family name. In the medical context, it is associated with St. Anthony the Great, who is said to have healed people suffering from the disease known as St. Anthony's Fire.
Related Terms
- St. Anthony's Fire: A historical term for several skin conditions, including ergotism and erysipelas. The term is derived from the belief that sufferers could be healed by the relics of St. Anthony the Great.
- Ergotism: A condition caused by long-term ingestion of products contaminated with the alkaloids produced by the Claviceps purpurea fungus that infects rye and other cereals. It is one of the conditions historically referred to as St. Anthony's Fire.
- Erysipelas: An acute infection typically with a skin rash, usually on any of the legs and toes, face, arms, and fingers. It is another condition historically referred to as St. Anthony's Fire.
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases. It is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anthony
- Wikipedia's article - Anthony
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