The spelling of "more idiopathic" can be confusing due to the presence of the unusual combination of vowels in the word "idiopathic." In IPA phonetic transcription, the pronunciation of "idiopathic" is /ˌɪdiəˈpæθɪk/. This means that the stress falls on the second syllable, and the vowels in the first syllable are pronounced as "ih" and "ee," respectively. The second syllable contains a schwa sound followed by "pæθ," which is pronounced like "path" with a slightly shorter "a" sound. Correct spelling and pronunciation of this term are essential for effective medical communication.
The term "idiopathic" comes from the Greek words "idios" meaning "one's own" or "peculiar" and "pathos" meaning "suffering" or "disease". It was first used in medical contexts during the late 18th century to describe diseases or conditions that arise spontaneously, without a known or traceable cause.
The word "more" is the comparative form of the adjective "much", derived from the Old English word "māra". In this context, "more" is used to indicate a higher degree or extent.
So, when we say "more idiopathic", we are essentially referring to a condition that is even more peculiar or of unknown cause than usual.