Where does “keratocyst” come from?
keratocyst (English) comes from English cyst, from Latin cystis, from Ancient Greek κύστις, from Proto-Indo-European (s)kewH- — to cover, bedeck; cover.
keratocyst (English): An odontogenic cyst composed of keratinized...
Definitions
- An odontogenic cyst composed of keratinized...
Ancestry of “keratocyst”, step by step
keratocyst traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English cyst
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cyst | A pouch or sac without opening, usually... |
| 2 | Latin | cystis | cyst |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κύστις | bladder |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)kewH- | to cover, bedeck; cover |
via English kerato
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | kerato | — |