Where does “emphysematous” come from?
emphysematous (English) comes from English emphysema, from Latin emphysema, from Ancient Greek ἐμφυσᾶν — puff up.
emphysematous (English): Related, similar to or involving emphysema;...
Definitions
- Related, similar to or involving emphysema;...
Ancestry of “emphysematous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | emphysema | An abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in... |
| 2 | Latin | emphysema | swelling |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἐμφυσᾶν | puff up |
Words derived from “emphysematous”