Where does “emphysema” come from?
emphysema (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ἐμφυσᾶν — puff up.
emphysema (Latin): swelling
Definitions
- swelling
Ancestry of “emphysema”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἐμφυσᾶν | puff up |
emphysema (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ἐμφυσᾶν — puff up.
emphysema (Latin): swelling
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἐμφυσᾶν | puff up |