Where does “keloidosis” come from?

keloidosis (English) comes from English keloid, from French chéloïde, from Ancient Greek χηλή — hoof; crab's claw; unguis of an ox.

keloidosis (English): The presence or occurrence of keloids

Definitions

  1. The presence or occurrence of keloids

Ancestry of “keloidosis”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishkeloidA hard raised growth of scar tissue at the site...
2Frenchchéloïdekeloid
3Ancient Greekχηλήhoof; crab's claw; unguis of an ox
Every word from Ancient Greek χηλή →Every word from French chéloïde →Every word from English keloid →