Where does “microdialysate” come from?
microdialysate (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
microdialysate (English): A dialysate obtained by microdialysis
Definitions
- A dialysate obtained by microdialysis
Ancestry of “microdialysate”, step by step
microdialysate traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English micro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | micro | Small, relatively small; short form of... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μικρός | little, small |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | mēy- | soft, tender, dear |
via English dialysate
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | dialysate | The material that passes through a membrane... |