Where does “encephalomyelitis” come from?
Encephalomyelitis comes from English -itis, Ancient Greek κεφαλή meaning "head," Ancient Greek -ῖτις, Latin in-, Latin in, and Proto-Indo-European ne meaning "not."
encephalomyelitis (English): Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
Definitions
- Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
Ancestry of “encephalomyelitis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | encephalo- | Pertaining to the brain |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἐγκέφᾰλος | inside the head |