How Do You Spell CLUBBED DIGITS?

Pronunciation: [klˈʌbd dˈɪd͡ʒɪts] (IPA)

The term "clubbed digits" is used to describe a medical condition that causes the fingers and toes to become enlarged and rounded, resembling club-like structures. The term is pronounced as /klʌbd ˈdɪdʒɪts/ in IPA phonetic transcription, where the "cl" sound is pronounced with the back of the tongue touching the roof of the mouth. The "u" in "clubbed" is pronounced as a short vowel sound, while the "ed" at the end of "clubbed" is pronounced as "id". The "i" in "digits" is pronounced as a long vowel sound, and the "g" is pronounced as a soft sound, like "j".

CLUBBED DIGITS Meaning and Definition

1. Clubbed digits, also known as clubbing or digital clubbing, refers to a physical manifestation characterized by the enlargement of the fingertips and changes in the nail beds. It typically affects all the fingers or toes symmetrically, although it can occasionally be observed in only one or two digits.

   Clubbing of the digits involves multiple physical changes. The fingertips become rounder and wider, and the nails may appear curved from side to side, resembling a drumstick or a club. There is also an increased angle between the nail and the finger, known as the "Lovibond angle." Additionally, the soft tissues around the nails may become swollen, resulting in a loss of the normal depression where the nail meets the cuticle.

   Clubbed digits are often associated with certain medical conditions, particularly those affecting the heart and lungs. These conditions include congenital heart defects, chronic lung diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), cystic fibrosis, and various types of lung cancer. Clubbing can also be observed in some gastrointestinal and liver diseases. In rare cases, clubbing may be hereditary without any underlying medical condition.

   The exact mechanism behind digital clubbing is not fully understood, but it is thought to involve changes in the blood vessels, resulting in increased blood flow and inflammation in the fingertips. This leads to the accumulation of fluid and soft tissue growth, causing the characteristic enlargement and changes in the fingertips.

   When clubbing is detected, it is crucial to investigate and diagnose any underlying medical condition to guide appropriate treatment.

2. Hippocratic fingers.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for CLUBBED DIGITS

• clubbed digius
• clubbed digit3
• clubbed digitc
• clubbed digitq
• clubbed digitr
• clubbeeddigits
• clubbeddigit's
• c lubbed digits
• cl ubbed digits
• clu bbed digits
• club bed digits
• clubb ed digits
• clubbe d digits
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Etymology of CLUBBED DIGITS

"Clubbed digits" refers to a medical condition called "clubbing", where the fingertips and/or the nails of the fingers become enlarged and rounded, resembling a club-like shape. The term "clubbing" was coined by Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician, around 400 BCE.

However, the specific etymology of the word "clubbed" in this context is related to the appearance of the fingers, rather than the historical origin of the term itself. The term "clubbed" describes the swollen and rounded appearance of the fingertips, resembling a club or drumstick. The word "clubbed" in this context is derived from the resemblance to a club-shaped object.