Where does “ophthalmia” come from?
ophthalmia (English) comes from Ancient Greek ὀφθαλμός — eye; sight; understanding.
ophthalmia (English): ophthalmitis
Definitions
- ophthalmitis
Ancestry of “ophthalmia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὀφθαλμός | eye; sight; understanding |