Where does “psoas” come from?
Psoas comes from Ancient Greek ψόας, derived from Ancient Greek ψόα, a term of uncertain origin referring to a muscle of the loin.
psoas (English): Either of two muscles, the psoas major and psoas...
Definitions
- Either of two muscles, the psoas major and psoas...
Ancestry of “psoas”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ψόας | muscles of the loins |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ψόα | muscles of the loins |
Words derived from “psoas”