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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-tee-lee-oh-sis, uh-tel-ee-]
- /əˌti liˈoʊ sɪs, əˌtɛl i-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-tee-lee-oh-sis, uh-tel-ee-]
- /əˌti liˈoʊ sɪs, əˌtɛl i-/
Definitions of ateliosis word
- noun ateliosis a form of infantilism caused by pituitary malfunction, characterized by a childish face and voice and associated physical underdevelopment, but not affecting intelligence. 1
- noun ateliosis (medicine, dated) A form of dwarfism accompanied by a childlike high-pitched voice and abnormal genitalia. 1
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Origin of ateliosis
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
1900-05; < Greek ateleí(a) imperfection, incompletion (see a-6, tele-2, -ia) + -osis
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Parts of speech for Ateliosis
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ateliosis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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