Etymology

iatro-

Today it means: Medical treatment; doctor; physician. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ῑ̓ᾱτρο- (īātro-)
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  1. Ancient Greekῑ̓ᾱτρός (īātrós)
  2. Ancient Greekῑ̓ᾱτρο- (īātro-)
  3. English todayiatro-

From Ancient Greek ῑ̓ᾱτρο- (īātro-), combining form of ἰατρός (iatrós, “doctor”).

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