Where does “mexiletine” come from?
mexiletine (English) comes from English methyl, from German Methyl, from Ancient Greek μέθυ, from Proto-Hellenic métʰu, from Proto-Indo-European médʰu — honey; honey wine, mead.
mexiletine (English): A drug with structure and actions similar to those of lidocaine, given (usually as the hydrochloride) orally or intravenously in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, and sometimes for the relief of neurogenic pain; 1-(2,6-dimethylphenoxy)-2-propanamine, C6H3(CH3)2(OCH2CH(CH3)NH2)
Definitions
- A drug with structure and actions similar to those of lidocaine, given (usually as the hydrochloride) orally or intravenously in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, and sometimes for the relief of neurogenic pain; 1-(2,6-dimethylphenoxy)-2-propanamine, C6H3(CH3)2(OCH2CH(CH3)NH2)
Ancestry of “mexiletine”, step by step
mexiletine traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via English methyl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | methyl | The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH-, formally... |
| 2 | German | Methyl | methyl |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μέθυ | wine |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | métʰu | intoxicating drink; mead |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | médʰu | honey; honey wine, mead |
via English ethylamine
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ethylamine | a colourless, volatile liquid amine, CH-CH-NH... |
| 2 | English | ethyl | The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH, formally... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | Αἰθήρ | Upper Air |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | αἴθω | To ignite, kindle, light; To burn, blaze |
| 5 | Proto-Hellenic | *áitʰō | to ignite |
via English xylyl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | xylyl | Any of several univalent radicals, of formula CH-... |
| 2 | English | YL | A female radio amateur; Initialism of young... |
| 3 | English | young lady | Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic... |