Where does “cytogenous” come from?

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

cytogenous (English): Producing cells; applied especially to lymphatic...

Definitions

  1. Producing cells; applied especially to lymphatic...

Ancestry of “cytogenous”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishcyto-cell
2Ancient Greekκύτοςa hollow; any vessel; e.g. a jar, an urn, a vase,...
3Proto-Indo-European(s)kewH-to cover, bedeck; cover
Every word from Proto-Indo-European (s)kewH- →Every word from English cyto- →Every word from Ancient Greek κύτος →