febrifugal
The first part of this word is from an originally Latin word, and the second part is an English combining form.
An adjective.
Mitigating or removing fever.
Aspirin is well known for its analgesic and febrifugal properties.
febrifugal
The first part of this word is from an originally Latin word, and the second part is an English combining form.
An adjective.
Mitigating or removing fever.
Aspirin is well known for its analgesic and febrifugal properties.
dysphonia
This word is from Greek.
A noun.
Impairment of the voice manifested by hoarseness or other defects of phonation due to organic, functional, or psychic causes.
Mark is a speech therapist specializing in the treatment of dysphonia.
homuncular
This word is from Latin.
Resembling or characteristic of a little human.
Dr. Evil’s homuncular companion shares many of his mannerisms.
execration
This word is from Latin.
A noun.
The act of cursing or denouncing.
When the verdict was read, howls of execration filled the courtroom.
thoracic
This word is from Greek.
An adjective.
Of, relatingĀ to, located within, or involving the part of the body of humans and other mammals located between the neck and the abdomen.
The thoracic nerve controls the muscles in the walls of the throax.