Is flaccid pronounced Flaxid?
Is flaccid pronounced Flaxid?
The word “flaccid” (meaning soft or weak) has two pronunciations in standard dictionaries. Traditionally, “flaccid” was pronounced only one way—FLAK-sid, similar to the pronunciations of other English words in which the letter combination “cc” comes before “i” or “e” (as in “accept,” “success,” and “vaccination”).
Why is flaccid pronounced?
We say “flaccid” the way we do because the English misunderstood French, plus we don’t talk about sex a lot. The English language has evolved from its Latin roots since the eleventh century, so obviously, you’re free to pronounce “flaccid” the same way you’ve heard it in the past.
What do you mean by flaccidity?
the state or condition of being soft and limp; flabbiness or lack of firmness: This therapy also tightens the skin by helping to reduce flaccidity, lift sagging tissues, and restore skin tone and structure.
What spells flaccid?
soft and limp; not firm; flabby: flaccid biceps.
What is turgidity and flaccidity?
In turgidity, a plant cell appears swollen or distended from the turgor pressure put on the cell wall whereas in flaccidity the plant cell loses it and appears limp or flaccid.
What is the meaning of flaccid in English?
English Language Learners Definition of flaccid. : not firm : not hard or solid. : lacking strength or force. See the full definition for flaccid in the English Language Learners Dictionary.
What is the meaning of flaccid paralysis?
flaccidity A state characterised by a complete loss of muscle tone, as occurs in flaccid paralysis of poliomyelitis. Segen’s Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
What causes flaccidity in the arm/hand?
‘The first treatment showed flaccidity in the arm/hand.’ ‘Damp and heat can invade the spleen causing muscle flaccidity and atrophied muscles.’
