Where does “otolith” come from?
Otolith comes from Ancient Greek ὠτ-, combining ōt- (ear) with -lith (stone), referring to calcium carbonate structures in the inner ear.
otolith (English): A small particle, comprised mainly of calcium...
Definitions
- A small particle, comprised mainly of calcium...
Ancestry of “otolith”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | λίθος | a stone; stone as a substance |
Words derived from “otolith”