Where does “spiroergometry” come from?
spiroergometry (English) comes from English ergometry, from English ergo, from English ergonomic, from Catalan -ic, from Latin -icus, from Ancient Greek -ικός, from Ancient Greek -κός, from Proto-Indo-European -ḱos — -y, -ic.
spiroergometry (English): ECG or EKG whilst the patient is exercising
Definitions
- ECG or EKG whilst the patient is exercising
Ancestry of “spiroergometry”, step by step
spiroergometry traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ergometry
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ergometry | measurement with an ergometer |
| 2 | English | ergo | Consequently, therefore, thus; therefore; An... |
| 3 | English | ergonomic | Of or relating to the science of ergonomics;... |
| 4 | Catalan | -ic | -ic; Used to form diminutive nouns |
| 5 | Latin | -icus | belonging to; derived from; of or pertaining to;... |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | -ικός | of or pertaining to, in the manner of; -ic |
| 7 | Ancient Greek | -κός | forms adjectives with the sense of 'of or... |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | -ḱos | -y, -ic |
via English spiro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | spiro | Only used in spiro compound; Spironolactone |
| 2 | Latin | spira | A thing that is coiled, twisted, or wound; A... |
| 3 | French | trompe | trumpet; trunk of an elephant; squinch |
| 4 | Middle French | trompe | — |
| 5 | Old French | trompe | trump, trumpet; horn, trump, trumpet |
| 6 | Frankish | trumpa | trump, trumpet; trumpet |