Where does “phentolamine” come from?
phentolamine (English) comes from English amine, from English -ine, from French -ine, from French -é, from Middle French -é, from Old French -é, from Latin -a, from Proto-Italic -ā.
phentolamine (English): A synthetic compound used as a vasodilator, especially in certain cases of hypertension
Definitions
- A synthetic compound used as a vasodilator, especially in certain cases of hypertension
Ancestry of “phentolamine”, step by step
phentolamine traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via English amine
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | amine | A functional group formally derived from ammonia... |
| 2 | English | -ine | Of or pertaining to; Used to form demonyms;... |
| 3 | French | -ine | feminine singular of -in; female equivalent of... |
| 4 | French | -é | past participle root verb suffix of regular -er... |
| 5 | Middle French | -é | past participle root verb suffix of regular; -ed, -en, -n |
| 6 | Old French | -é | used to form past participles of regular -er... |
| 7 | Latin | -a | suffixed to the roots of verbs, forms agent... |
| 8 | Proto-Italic | -ā | Forms masculine agent nouns from prefixed or compounded bases |
| 9 | Proto-Indo-European | -éh₂ | — |
via English phenol
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | phenol | A caustic, poisonous, white crystalline compound,... |
| 2 | French | phène | benzene |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | φαίνω | I cause to appear, bring to light; I show,... |
| 4 | English | -type | impressed form; stamp; print; typical form; Used... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | τύπος | A blow, pressing; The results of a blow: mark,... |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | τύπτω | to beat, strike, smite; to beat, strike oneself |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)tewp- | to push, to stick |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)tew- | to push, to hit |
via English tolyl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | tolyl | Any of the three isomeric univalent aromatic... |