Where does “hydromyelia” come from?
hydromyelia (English) comes from English hydro, from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ, from Proto-Hellenic *údōr — water.
hydromyelia (English): A disorder with excessive cerebrospinal fluid#Noun accumulation within the spinal cord
Definitions
- A disorder with excessive cerebrospinal fluid#Noun accumulation within the spinal cord
Ancestry of “hydromyelia”, step by step
hydromyelia traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English hydro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hydro | hydroelectric; hydroponic; hydroelectric power |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ὕδωρ | water; rainwater, rain; sweat |
| 3 | Proto-Hellenic | *údōr | water |
via English ia
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ia | — |