Where does “epithelium” come from?
Epithelium is a New Latin term formed with the Latin suffix -ius, ultimately deriving from Proto-Indo-European dʰeh₁(y)-, meaning to place or put.
epithelium (English): A membranous tissue composed of one or more...
Definitions
- A membranous tissue composed of one or more...
Ancestry of “epithelium”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | New Latin | epithēlium | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἐπί | as well, besides; For usage in composition, see... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | Ἡμέρα | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἦμαρ | day; by day; midday |
| 5 | Proto-Hellenic | ā́mər | day |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eh₃mr̥ | heat |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eh₃- | to be hot; to burn |
Words derived from “epithelium”