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
- The presence or occurrence of keloids
Ancestry of “keloidosis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | keloid | A hard raised growth of scar tissue at the site... |
| 2 | French | chéloïde | keloid |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | χηλή | hoof; crab's claw; unguis of an ox |