Where does “leucaemia” come from?
leucaemia (English) comes from Ancient Greek αἷμα, from Proto-Indo-European swokʷos — juice, resin.
leucaemia (English): Alternative spelling of leukemia
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of leukemia
Ancestry of “leucaemia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | αἷμα | blood |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | swokʷos | juice, resin |