Where does “asthma” come from?
Asthma comes from Ancient Greek ἆσθμα, a variant of Ancient Greek ἄνσθμα, from Proto-Indo-European h₂enh₁-.
asthma (English): A long-term respiratory condition, in which the...
Definitions
- A long-term respiratory condition, in which the...
Ancestry of “asthma”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἄσθμα | short-drawn breath, panting |