Where does “pathophysiological” come from?
Pathophysiological derives from English pathophysiology plus the English suffix -ic, from French -ique, Latin -icus, Ancient Greek λόγος meaning "word" or "account," from λέγω meaning "to speak," with Proto-Indo-European -kos.
pathophysiological (English): Pertaining to pathophysiology
Definitions
- Pertaining to pathophysiology
Ancestry of “pathophysiological”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | physiological | Of, or relating to physiology; Relating to the... |
| 2 | English | neurophysiological | Of or pertaining to neurophysiology |
| 3 | English | neuro- | nerves, nerve tissue, or the nervous system |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | νευρο- | — |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | νεῦρον | sinew, tendon; cord, of a slingshot, bowstring;... |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | snéh₁wr̥ | sinew, tendon |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)neh₁- | to spin (thread), to sew |