Where does “neuroastrocyte” come from?
neuroastrocyte (English) comes from English astrocyte, from English cyte, from Ancient Greek κῠ́τος — hollow”, “vessel.
neuroastrocyte (English): An astrocyte associated with neurons
Definitions
- An astrocyte associated with neurons
Ancestry of “neuroastrocyte”, step by step
neuroastrocyte traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English astrocyte
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | astrocyte | A neuroglial cell, in the shape of a star, in the... |
| 2 | English | cyte | Synonym of cell; Obsolete form of city |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κῠ́τος | hollow”, “vessel |
via English neuro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | neuro | Neurologist; Neurology |