Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
iat
combining form
/ˈiːæt/
Definition
A combining form used to denote a condition, therapy, or treatment, particularly in relation to health or diseases.
Examples
- Psoriasis can be treated with various iatropic therapies.
- The term ‘iatrogenic’ refers to illness caused by medical treatment.
Meaning
The prefix ‘iat’ originates from the Greek word ‘iatros’, meaning physician or healer, and is commonly used in medical terms to refer to treatment or therapy.
Synonyms
- therapeutic
- medical
- remedial
