Latin in Layman’s - A Rhetoric Revolution

Discussing a gamut of words derived from the Greek suffixes - "-EMIA" (ἐμός) and "-LYSIS" (λύσις)


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  • Anemia:

    • Etymology: Greek "an-" (without) + "-haima" (blood)

    • Origin: Greek

    • Definition: A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.

    • Leukemia:

      • Etymology: Greek "leukos" (white) + "-haima" (blood)

      • Origin: Greek

      • Definition: A group of blood cancers characterized by the abnormal production of white blood cells.

      • Hypoglycemia:

        • Etymology: Greek "hypo-" (under) + "glykys" (sweet) + "-haima" (blood)

        • Origin: Greek

        • Definition: A condition marked by abnormally low levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

        • Hyperglycemia:

          • Etymology: Greek "hyper-" (over) + "glykys" (sweet) + "-haima" (blood)

          • Origin: Greek

          • Definition: A condition characterized by abnormally high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

          • Uremia:

            • Etymology: Greek "ouron" (urine) + "-haima" (blood)

            • Origin: Greek

            • Definition: A toxic condition resulting from the accumulation of waste products in the blood, typically due to kidney dysfunction.

            • Polycythemia:

              • Etymology: Greek "polys" (many) + "-kutos" (cell) + "-haima" (blood)

              • Origin: Greek

              • Definition: An increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood, often leading to thicker blood.

              • Bacteremia:

                • Etymology: Greek "bakterion" (small rod or staff, referring to bacteria) + "-haima" (blood)

                • Origin: Greek

                • Definition: The presence of bacteria in the bloodstream, often indicating infection.

                • Septicemia:

                  • Etymology: Greek "septikos" (putrefying) + "-haima" (blood)

                  • Origin: Greek

                  • Definition: A serious bloodstream infection usually caused by bacteria and their toxins.

                  • Hematemia:

                    • Etymology: Greek "hematos" (bloody) + "-haima" (blood)

                    • Origin: Greek

                    • Definition: The presence of blood in vomit.

                      • Hydrolysis:

                        • Etymology: Greek "hydro" (water) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

                        • Origin: Greek

                        • Definition: A chemical reaction in which water is used to break down a compound into its constituent parts.

                        • Electrolysis:

                          • Etymology: Greek "electro" (electricity) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

                          • Origin: Greek

                          • Definition: The process of using an electric current to drive a chemical reaction, often used for hair removal and metal purification.

                          • Autolysis:

                            • Etymology: Greek "auto" (self) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

                            • Origin: Greek

                            • Definition: The self-digestion or breakdown of cells by their own enzymes after death.

                            • Proteolysis:

                              • Etymology: Greek "proteo" (protein) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

                              • Origin: Greek

                              • Definition: The enzymatic breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids.

                              • Thrombolysis:

                                • Etymology: Greek "thrombos" (clot) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

                                • Origin: Greek

                                • Definition: The process of dissolving a blood clot using medication or enzymes.

                                • Photolysis:

                                  • Etymology: Greek "photo" (light) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

                                  • Origin: Greek

                                  • Definition: The breakdown of chemical compounds through the action of light.

                                  • Osmolysis:

                                    • Etymology: Greek "osmo" (push) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

                                    • Origin: Greek

                                    • Definition: The rupture or dissolution of cells due to changes in osmotic pressure.

                                    • Cytolysis:

                                      • Etymology: Greek "cyto" (cell) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

                                      • Origin: Greek

                                      • Definition: The destruction or bursting of cells, often due to osmotic imbalances.

                                      • Fibrinolysis:

                                        • Etymology: Greek "fibrin" (a protein involved in blood clotting) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

                                        • Origin: Greek

                                        • Definition: The process of breaking down fibrin clots in the bloodstream.

                                        • Necrolysis:

                                          • Etymology: Greek "nekros" (dead) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

                                          • Origin: Greek

                                          • Definition: The decomposition or disintegration of dead tissue.

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