Where does “emphysemic” come from?
emphysemic (English) comes from English emphysema, from Latin emphysema, from Ancient Greek ἐμφυσᾶν — puff up.
emphysemic (English): Relating to emphysema; A person who has emphysema
Definitions
- Relating to emphysema; A person who has emphysema
Ancestry of “emphysemic”, step by step
emphysemic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English emphysema
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | emphysema | An abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in... |
| 2 | Latin | emphysema | swelling |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἐμφυσᾶν | puff up |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |