In English medical vocabulary Greek words, Latin words, and hybrid combinations contribute about 76% of the total. In ...
Discover the fascinating origins of Indo-European languages and the ancient Proto-Indo-European tongue that connects them all ...
Abstract: In computing, old words are reused by giving them new meanings. However, many people may not be aware of the origin of ancient words that have found new uses in computing. We advocate for ...
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How doctors’ language was built over centuries
Medical terminology has deep roots in history, with most words tracing back to Greek and Latin. These ancient languages shaped the vocabulary that doctors and scientists still use today.
A mysterious lost language spoken 8,000 years ago in Eurasia is the hidden ancestor linking Sanskrit, Greek, Latin, and ...
Feast on the bounty of these seasonal word origins. Artichoke Artichoke ultimately comes from the Arabic al-harshuf, meaning "the artichoke." The word, and plant, passed into Spanish, Italian, and ...
Colin — This Gaelic name means "young pup" or "whelp." It also has Old French meanings of "victory of the people" as a diminutive of Nicholas. Cam — In Celtic traditions, this name means "bent" or ...
Siren — In Greek mythology, a siren is a half-woman, half-bird creature that lures sailors to their watery deaths by way of an irresistible song. It holds connotations of enchantment, allure and ...
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