aeromedicine
|aero-med-i-cine|
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/ˌɛəroʊˈmɛdɪsɪn/
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/ˌeərəʊˈmɛdɪsɪn/
medical study of flight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeromedicine' originates from the combination of 'aero-' from Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air' and 'medicine' from Latin 'medicina' meaning 'the art of healing'.
Historical Evolution
'aeromedicine' was coined in the 20th century as aviation became more prevalent and the need for specialized medical knowledge in this field arose.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'medical practices related to air travel,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/19 22:52