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Etymology · Ancient Greek

νόσος

6 English words descend from Ancient Greek νόσος, most common first.

halitosisThe condition of having stale or foul-smelling breath.
zoonosisAn animal disease, such as rabies or anthrax, that can be transmitted to humans.
nosologyA treatise or written classification of diseases.
anthroponosisAny disease that is spread from humans to animals.
nosognosiaThe ability of a person to recognize his or her own medical disorder.
nosopoeticProducing disease.