Etymology of the English word dialysis
the English word
dialysisderived from the Late Latin word
dialysis (resolution, dialysis; making two short syllables from long one)
derived from the Greek word
dialusis, διάλυσις
derived from the Greek word
luein, λύω (to loosen)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*leu-Date
The earliest known usage of dialysis in English dates from the 16th century.
Derivations in English
haemodialysis,
electrodialysis,
hemodialysis,
dialyzeUsage
Word found in Modern English
