Where does “elaiosome” come from?
elaiosome (English) comes from Ancient Greek σῶμα, from Proto-Indo-European tewh₂- — to swell; to crowd; to be strong.
elaiosome (English): A fleshy structure rich in lipids attached to the...
Definitions
- A fleshy structure rich in lipids attached to the...
Ancestry of “elaiosome”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | σῶμα | body; One's life in the physical world; That... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | tewh₂- | to swell; to crowd; to be strong |