anemopathy
|a-ne-mo-pa-thy|
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/ˌænɪˈmɒpəθi/
disease caused by wind
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anemopathy' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'anemos' meaning 'wind' and 'pathos' meaning 'suffering' or 'disease'.
Historical Evolution
'anemopathy' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots, and has been used in medical and botanical contexts since the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'disease caused by wind', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage, though it is rare.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a disease or disorder caused by wind or air currents, especially in plants or sometimes in humans (rare, medical).
The botanist studied the anemopathy affecting the crops after the strong winds.
Synonyms
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