Where does “amnio-” come from?
amnio- (English) comes from Ancient Greek ἀμνῐ́ον — a bowl in which the blood of sacrificed animals was caught.
amnio- (English): amnion; amniotic
Definitions
- amnion; amniotic
Ancestry of “amnio-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀμνῐ́ον | a bowl in which the blood of sacrificed animals was caught |