Where does “dictyate” come from?
dictyate (English) comes from Ancient Greek δίκτυον, from Ancient Greek δικεῖν — to cast, to throw; to strike; throw.
dictyate (English): A resting stage in the development of oocytes,...
Definitions
- A resting stage in the development of oocytes,...
Ancestry of “dictyate”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | δίκτυον | fishing net |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | δικεῖν | to cast, to throw; to strike; throw |