Where does “monocanalicular” come from?
monocanalicular (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monocanalicular (English): Involving a single canaliculus
Definitions
- Involving a single canaliculus
Ancestry of “monocanalicular”, step by step
monocanalicular traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English mono
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mono | Clipping of mononucleosis; A bicycle or... |
| 2 | English | mono- | API; one, single, only |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μονο- | one; mono- |
via English canalicular
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | canalicular | Of, pertaining to, or resembling a canaliculus |
| 2 | French | canaliculaire | — |