Where does “microsatellite” come from?
Microsatellite is a modern English compound combining micro- from Ancient Greek μικρός and satellite from Latin satelles, ultimately of Etruscan origin.
microsatellite (English): A miniature satellite; Any of a group of...
Definitions
- A miniature satellite; Any of a group of...
Ancestry of “microsatellite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | micro- | API; Very small; One millionth |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μικρο- | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μικρός | little, small |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | mēy- | soft, tender, dear |