Where does “sphacel” come from?

sphacel (English) comes from Ancient Greek σφάκελος, from Proto-Indo-European (s)penh₁- — to twist; to weave.

sphacel (English): gangrene

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	σφάκελος	gangrene, caries, necrosis; spasm, convulsion,...
2	Proto-Indo-European	(s)penh₁-	to twist; to weave

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