'anabiotic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anabiōtikos,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' or 'again' and 'bios' meant 'life.'

'anabiōtikos' transformed into the modern English word 'anabiotic' through Latin influence.

Initially, it meant 'bringing back to life,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to suspended animation.'