Where does “hyperuremia” come from?
hyperuremia (English) comes from English uremia, from Ancient Greek οὖρον, from Proto-Indo-European h₂wers- — to rain, drip; to rain, sprinkle.
hyperuremia (English): The presence of excessive urea in the blood
Definitions
- The presence of excessive urea in the blood
Ancestry of “hyperuremia”, step by step
hyperuremia traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English uremia
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | uremia | Blood poisoning resulting from the retention of... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | οὖρον | urine; range, space; accusative singular of οὖρος |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂wers- | to rain, drip; to rain, sprinkle |
via English hyper
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hyper | hyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;... |