Where does “hypercreatinuria” come from?
hypercreatinuria (English) comes from English creatinuria, from English -uria, from Latin -ūria, from Ancient Greek -ουρία, from Ancient Greek οὖρον, from Proto-Indo-European h₂wers- — to rain, drip; to rain, sprinkle.
hypercreatinuria (English): The presence of an excess of creatine in the urine
Definitions
- The presence of an excess of creatine in the urine
Ancestry of “hypercreatinuria”, step by step
hypercreatinuria traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English creatinuria
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | creatinuria | The presence of creatine in the urine |
| 2 | English | -uria | Relating to urine |
| 3 | Latin | -ūria | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | -ουρία | — |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | οὖρον | urine; range, space; accusative singular of οὖρος |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂wers- | to rain, drip; to rain, sprinkle |
via English hyper
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hyper | hyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;... |