Where does “syringomyelic” come from?
syringomyelic (English) comes from English syringomyelia, from English myel-, from Ancient Greek μυελός — marrow; inmost part, marrow.
syringomyelic (English): Relating to syringomyelia
Definitions
- Relating to syringomyelia
Ancestry of “syringomyelic”, step by step
syringomyelic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English syringomyelia
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | syringomyelia | A disorder in which a cyst or cavity forms within... |
| 2 | English | myel- | Alternative form of myelo- |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μυελός | marrow; inmost part, marrow |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |