rhizopathy

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noun

A pathologic condition in nerve roots.

OriginAncient Greek πᾰ́θος (pắthos) ← English rhizo- ← Proto-Indo-European *wréh₂ds →
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Meanings

nounrhizopathy (plural rhizopathies)

plural rhizopathies

  1. A pathologic condition in nerve roots.

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*wréh₂ds
  2. Ancient Greekῥῐ́ζᾰ (rhĭ́ză)
  3. Englishrhizo-
  4. Ancient Greekπάσχω (páskhō)
  5. Ancient Greekπᾰ́θος (pắthos)
  6. Englishrhizopathy

From rhizo- + -pathy.

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“rhizopathy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rhizopathy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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