Where does “microembolization” come from?
microembolization (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
microembolization (English): Embolization on a small scale
Definitions
- Embolization on a small scale
Ancestry of “microembolization”, step by step
microembolization traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English micro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | micro | Small, relatively small; short form of... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μικρός | little, small |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | mēy- | soft, tender, dear |
via English embolization
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | embolization | A nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure that... |