wrote in news:1110585776.455499.319650
@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

Assuming that your post is not facetious, a little etymology is in order.
Neo, used as a prefix, means "New". Thus, when you discover that your
contact lens fits too tight, and you have been careless for too long,
your cornea will develop Neo-vascularization. This means new vascular
growth in the cornea. (considering that you shouldn't have any
vascularization in your cornea, this isn't good news).

From the online dictionary:

"Main Entry: ne-
Variant(s): or neo-
Function: combining form
Etymology: Greek, from neos new -- more at NEW
1 a : new : recent Neogene b : new and different period or form of
Neoplatonism : in a new and different form or manner Neoplatonic c :
New World Neotropical d : new and abnormal neoplasm


Oddly enough, look at the meaning of the word Vascularization:

http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?
book=Dictionary&va=vascularization&x=9&y=14

"Main Entry: vas·cu·lar·i·za·tion
Pronunciation: "vas-ky&-l&-r&-'zA-sh&n
Function: noun
: the process of becoming vascular; also : abnormal or excessive
formation of blood vessels (as in the retina or on the cornea)"

What a coincidence, I didn't plan the juxtaposition of the two words, it
just worked out that way.

Go Figure.

Anyway, if your post was facetious, oh well. Perhaps others can learn.
(The true meaning behind Neo).

Regards

Dr. Artaud


Just what is a "neo-nazi".