Where does “myelitis” come from?
Myelitis derives from Ancient Greek μυελός meaning marrow, plus the Ancient Greek suffix -ῖτις denoting inflammation.
myelitis (English): Inflammation of the spinal cord or of bone marrow
Definitions
- Inflammation of the spinal cord or of bone marrow
Ancestry of “myelitis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | μυελός | marrow; inmost part, marrow |