Where does “monilethrix” come from?
monilethrix (English) comes from Ancient Greek θρίξ — hair.
monilethrix (English): A rare autosomal-dominant hair disease that...
Definitions
- A rare autosomal-dominant hair disease that...
Ancestry of “monilethrix”, step by step
monilethrix traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek θρίξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | θρίξ | hair |
via Latin monīle
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | monīle | necklace, collar |