How Do You Spell SAURIASIS?

Pronunciation: [sˈɔːɹɪˌasiz] (IPA)

The word "sauriasis" is derived from the Greek word "sauros" meaning lizard or reptile and the suffix "-iasis" meaning the presence of a disease or abnormal condition. Its spelling is pronounced as /sɔːˈraɪəsɪs/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It can be broken down into four syllables: saur-ai-a-sis. The emphasis lies on the second syllable "ai". Sauriasis refers to a rare type of brain disease that affects reptiles and amphibians, causing seizures, tremors, and paralysis.

SAURIASIS Meaning and Definition

1. Ichthyosis sauroderma.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for SAURIASIS

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Etymology of SAURIASIS

The word "sauriasis" does not have a well-established etymology as it is a relatively uncommon and specific term within a specific context. However, the term can be broken down into two parts: "saur-" and "-iasis".

The prefix "saur-" is derived from the Greek word "sauros", which means "lizard". This prefix is commonly used in scientific words related to reptiles or lizards, such as "dinosaur" (terrible lizard) or "saurian" (lizard-like).

The second part, "-iasis", is a suffix commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a pathological condition or disease. It is derived from the Greek word "iasis", meaning "disease" or "abnormal condition".

Plural form of SAURIASIS is SAURIASES