Indo-Iranian *mastr̥ghan- / *mastr̥ǰhan- ‘Brain, Skull’ and its Etymology

[Cancer etymology and its historical curious course].

The first cancer descriptions in history are discussed according to recent findings and their interpretation, which show it as a group of unknown diseases until the 18th century, when it started to increase to actual levels. Medical literature shows a variety of what were considered cancer lesions, which are actually different lesions. This is partly due to an etymological misunderstanding of t...

Analysis of Indo - Iranian Trade

This paper focuses on Indo-Iranian merchandise trade for a period of 30 years from1980-81 to 2009-10. The study is based on econometric modeling comprising 3 versions of the RWM model and alternative forms and specification of regression functions. RWM model(s) evaluates the stationary nature of time series data relating to GNP, Exports, Imports and total merchandise Indo-Iranian trade. Dickey-...

Etymology, history, and artifacts

Elliptic really does have a connection with literal geometric ellipses, removed by a few steps. Integrals expressing arc length of ellipses are less elementary than integrals for inverse trigonometric functions, and were named elliptic because of this. Abel and Jacobi discovered in 1827 that the inverse functions are doubly periodic (explained below). This chain of events caused these functions...

Medical Etymology

Rig Veda, Indus Culture and the Indo-Iranian Connections

Starting with the origin of the Sanskrit language formulated borrowing from the local Dravidian and Mundalanguages, the Indo-Iranian connections are explored in the context of myths and legends. The connectionbetween the Rigveda text and the Indus Culture is described, making use of the Indus seals. The non-Vedictraditions in the RV text are traced to present day folk performances. Some Rigvedi...