Where does “μηνιγγοφύλαξ” come from?
μηνιγγοφύλαξ (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek φύλαξ — guard; sentry.
μηνιγγοφύλαξ (Ancient Greek): metallic protector to prevent injuries to the meninx in operations on the skull
Definitions
- metallic protector to prevent injuries to the meninx in operations on the skull
Ancestry of “μηνιγγοφύλαξ”, step by step
μηνιγγοφύλαξ traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek φύλαξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | φύλαξ | guard; sentry |
via Ancient Greek μῆνῐγξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | μῆνῐγξ | membrane, meninx |