aeropathy
|aer-o-pa-thy|
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/ˌɛəˈrɒpəθi/
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/ˌeəˈrɒpəθi/
air-related disease
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeropathy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'pathos' meaning 'suffering' or 'disease'.
Historical Evolution
'aeropathy' was directly borrowed from Greek into English, maintaining its original components and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'disease caused by air,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a disease or disorder caused by changes in atmospheric pressure or air quality.
Pilots often experience aeropathy due to rapid altitude changes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 04:51