'anabrotic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anabrotikos,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'brotikos' meant 'nourishing.'

'anabrotikos' transformed into the Latin word 'anabroticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anabrotic.'

Initially, it meant 'nourishing or promoting growth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'promoting healing.'