Where does “mononucleation” come from?
mononucleation (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
mononucleation (English): The formation of a single cell nucleus
Definitions
- The formation of a single cell nucleus
Ancestry of “mononucleation”, step by step
mononucleation 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 nucleation
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | nucleation | The first stage of a phase transition in a small... |