Etymology

phthiriasis

phthi·ri·a·sis
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Today it means: An infestation by pubic lice (Pthirus pubis). Full definition →

Latin phthīriāsis ← Ancient Greek φθειρίασις
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromφθειρίασις
  2. Latin · learned borrowing fromphthīriāsis
  3. English todayphthiriasis

Learned borrowing from Latin phthīriāsis, from Ancient Greek φθειρίασις (phtheiríasis).

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