Where does “microphthalmia” come from?
microphthalmia (English) comes from English micr-, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
microphthalmia (English): The presence of abnormally small eyes
Definitions
- The presence of abnormally small eyes
Ancestry of “microphthalmia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | micr- | Alternative form of micro- |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μικρός | little, small |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | mēy- | soft, tender, dear |