Where does “cricoid” come from?
Cricoid comes from New Latin cricoides, from Ancient Greek κρικοειδής, combining κρίκος "ring" and -ειδής "resembling," ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European (s)ker- and sek- meaning "to cut."
cricoid (English): Of, relating to, or being a cartilage of the...
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- Of, relating to, or being a cartilage of the...
Ancestry of “cricoid”, step by step
cricoid traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via New Latin cricoides
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Latin | cricoides | ring-shaped; Shaped like a ring |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κρῐκοειδής | ring-shaped; annular |
via French cricoïde
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | cricoïde | cricoid |