agomphiasis
|a-gom-phi-a-sis|
C2
/əˌɡɒmˈfaɪəsɪs/
loosening of teeth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agomphiasis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agomphos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'gomphos' meant 'bolt or peg.'
Historical Evolution
'agomphos' transformed into the medical term 'agomphiasis' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a bolt or peg,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'loosening of teeth without gum disease.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/02 05:36