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Where does “periampullary” come from?

periampullary (English) comes from English ampullary, from English ampulla, from Latin ampulla, from Latin amphora, from Ancient Greek ἀμφορεύς, from Ancient Greek ἀμφιφορεύς, from Ancient Greek φορεύς, from Ancient Greek φορέω — shiny, light brown.

periampullary (English): Surrounding an ampulla

Definitions

  1. Surrounding an ampulla

Ancestry of “periampullary”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishampullaryOf or pertaining to an ampulla; Relating to the...
2EnglishampullaAn Ancient Roman two-handled vessel; A vessel for...
3Latinampullaa two-handled vessel with a swollen middle;...
4LatinamphoraA vessel, usually made of clay, with two handles...
5Ancient Greekἀμφορεύςjar with a narrow neck, amphora; a liquid...
6Ancient Greekἀμφιφορεύς—
7Ancient Greekφορεύςbearer
8Ancient Greekφορέωto bear repeatedly or habitually; to wear; to...
9Ancient GreekφέρωI bring, bear, carry
10Proto-Hellenicpʰérōto bear
11Proto-Indo-Europeanbʰéretito be carrying
12Proto-Indo-Europeanbʰēr-shiny, light brown
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