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Where does “otocystic” come from?

otocystic (English) comes from English otocyst, from English cyst, from Latin cystis, from Ancient Greek κύστις, from Proto-Indo-European (s)kewH- — to cover, bedeck; cover.

otocystic (English): Relating to the otocyst

Definitions

  1. Relating to the otocyst

Ancestry of “otocystic”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishotocystAn organ involved in balance and orientation; The...
2EnglishcystA pouch or sac without opening, usually...
3Latincystiscyst
4Ancient Greekκύστιςbladder
5Proto-Indo-European(s)kewH-to cover, bedeck; cover
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