bile-related
|bile-re-lat-ed|
C1
/baɪl rɪˈleɪtɪd/
associated with bile
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bile-related' originates from the word 'bile,' which comes from Latin 'bilis,' meaning 'bile' or 'anger.' The suffix '-related' is used to indicate association or connection.
Historical Evolution
'Bile' changed from the Latin word 'bilis' and eventually became the modern English word 'bile.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bile' referred to the bodily fluid, but it also took on a metaphorical meaning of 'anger' or 'bitterness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pertaining to or associated with bile.
The patient was diagnosed with a bile-related disorder.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/02 00:48
