Where does “blastoconidium” come from?
blastoconidium (English) comes from English conidium, from Ancient Greek κόνις, from Proto-Indo-European ḱen- — to set oneself in motion, arise.
blastoconidium (English): A holoblastic conidium that is produced singly or...
Definitions
- A holoblastic conidium that is produced singly or...
Ancestry of “blastoconidium”, step by step
blastoconidium traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English conidium
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | conidium | A fungal spore produced asexually in a... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κόνις | dust; the multitude; ashes |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱen- | to set oneself in motion, arise |
via English blasto
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | blasto | "Blastomyces"; Blastomycosis |