Where does “haemophilia” come from?
haemophilia (English) comes from English hæmo-, from Ancient Greek αἱμο- — combining form of αἷμα; blood.
haemophilia (English): Any of several hereditary illnesses that impair...
Definitions
- Any of several hereditary illnesses that impair...
Ancestry of “haemophilia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | hæmo- | Alternative spelling of haemo- |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | αἱμο- | combining form of αἷμα; blood |
Words derived from “haemophilia”