Where does “scotodinia” come from?
scotodinia (English) comes from Ancient Greek σκοτοδινία, from Ancient Greek σκότος, from Proto-Indo-European skh₃tos, from Proto-Indo-European (s)ḱeh₃- — darkness, shadow.
scotodinia (English): A form of vertigo involving sudden dizziness,...
Definitions
- A form of vertigo involving sudden dizziness,...
Ancestry of “scotodinia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σκοτοδινία | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σκότος | darkness, gloom |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | skh₃tos | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)ḱeh₃- | darkness, shadow |