κήλη

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • (oncology) tumour, swelling
  • (pathology) hernia, rupture
  • hump on a buffalo's back

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *kh₂u-l-eh₂ (tumour).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*kh₂u-l-eh₂

Gloss

tumour

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