Where does “koilocytosis” come from?
koilocytosis (English) comes from English koilocyte, from English cyte, from Ancient Greek κῠ́τος — hollow”, “vessel.
koilocytosis (English): The presence of koilocytes usually in the...
Definitions
- The presence of koilocytes usually in the...
Ancestry of “koilocytosis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | koilocyte | A squamous epithelial cell that has undergone a... |
| 2 | English | cyte | Synonym of cell; Obsolete form of city |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κῠ́τος | hollow”, “vessel |