Where does “presbylarynx” come from?
presbylarynx (English) comes from English larynx, from Latin larynx, from Ancient Greek λάρυγξ — larynx, upper part of windpipe; windpipe; gullet,...
presbylarynx (English): atrophy of the tissues of the larynx, typically as a result of age
Definitions
- atrophy of the tissues of the larynx, typically as a result of age
Ancestry of “presbylarynx”, step by step
presbylarynx traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English larynx
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | larynx | An organ of the neck of mammals situated just... |
| 2 | Latin | larynx | larynx |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | λάρυγξ | larynx, upper part of windpipe; windpipe; gullet,... |
via English Presby
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Presby | a common hospital name in the United States |
| 2 | English | Presbyterian | Relating to Presbyterianism; A person belonging... |