Where does “labyrinthitis” come from?
labyrinthitis (English) comes from English itis, from English -itis, from New Latin -ītis, from Ancient Greek -ῖτις — female equivalent of -ίτης.
labyrinthitis (English): Inflammation of the labyrinth of the inner ear
Definitions
- Inflammation of the labyrinth of the inner ear
Ancestry of “labyrinthitis”, step by step
labyrinthitis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English itis
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | itis | A medical condition accompanied by inflammation;... |
| 2 | English | -itis | Suffix denoting diseases characterized by... |
| 3 | New Latin | -ītis | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | -ῖτις | female equivalent of -ίτης |
via English labyrinth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | labyrinth | A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | λᾰβύρῐνθος | A labyrinth, maze; a large building consisting of numerous halls connected by intricate and tortuous passages |