aeromedical
|aero-med-i-cal|
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/ˌɛəroʊˈmɛdɪkəl/
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/ˌeərəʊˈmɛdɪkəl/
aviation health
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeromedical' originates from the combination of 'aero-' from Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air' and 'medical' from Latin 'medicus' meaning 'physician'.
Historical Evolution
'aeromedical' was formed in the 20th century as aviation became more prevalent, combining 'aero-' with 'medical' to address health issues related to air travel.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any medical practice related to air travel, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/19 22:36