Where does “-cyte” come from?

-cyte (English) comes from Latin cyta, from Ancient Greek κύτος, from Proto-Indo-European (s)kewH- — to cover, bedeck; cover.

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Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Latin	cyta	—
2	Ancient Greek	κύτος	a hollow; any vessel; e.g. a jar, an urn, a vase,...
3	Proto-Indo-European	(s)kewH-	to cover, bedeck; cover