'anaeroplasty' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'an-' meaning 'without', 'aero' meaning 'air', and 'plasty' meaning 'molding' or 'formation'.

'anaeroplasty' was formed in modern medical English by combining Greek roots to describe surgical procedures performed without air.

Initially, it meant 'surgical repair without air', and this meaning has remained specific to medical contexts.