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Etymology of the Latin word asthma

the Medieval Latin word asthma (asthma, attack of asthma; shortness of breath)
derived from the Greek word asthma, ἄσθμα
derived from the Greek word azein, άζω

Derivations in other languages

English asthma, French asthme, Italian asma, Italian ansima

Usage

Word found in Medieval Latin



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