Where does “iatro-” come from?
iatro- (Italian) comes from Ancient Greek ἰατρός, from Ancient Greek ἰάομαι — I cure, I heal; I repair.
iatro- (Italian): Forms terms relating to physicians
Definitions
- Forms terms relating to physicians
Ancestry of “iatro-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἰατρός | physician, surgeon, medical doctor |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἰάομαι | I cure, I heal; I repair |
Words derived from “iatro-”