Etymology

helcology

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Today it means: The study, pathology, and treatment of ulcers. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἕλκος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἕλκος“open wound, injury”
  2. English todayhelcology

From Ancient Greek ἕλκος (hélkos, “open wound, injury”) + -logy.

Words from the same roots

Ancient Greekἕλκος all →

helcoidhelcosis

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