Where does “dysglycaemia” come from?
dysglycaemia (English) comes from English glycaemia, from English glyco-, from Ancient Greek γλῠκῠ́ς — sweet taste.
dysglycaemia (English): An elevated level of glucose in the blood
Definitions
- An elevated level of glucose in the blood
Ancestry of “dysglycaemia”, step by step
dysglycaemia traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English glycaemia
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | glycaemia | alternative form of glycemia |
| 2 | English | glyco- | sugars; monosaccharides; glucose |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | γλῠκῠ́ς | sweet taste |
via English dys
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | dys | — |