Where does “phosphosilent” come from?
phosphosilent (English) comes from English silent, from Latin silens, from Latin sileō, from Proto-Indo-European seyl- — still, windless, quiet, slow; to be silent.
phosphosilent (English): Describing a mutation that disrupts phosphorylation
Definitions
- Describing a mutation that disrupts phosphorylation
Ancestry of “phosphosilent”, step by step
phosphosilent traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English silent
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | silent | Free from sound or noise; absolutely still;... |
| 2 | Latin | silens | resting, ceasing, remaining silent |
| 3 | Latin | sileō | to be silent, noiseless, quiet, make no sound; speak not, to be quiet |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | seyl- | still, windless, quiet, slow; to be silent |
via English phospho
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | phospho | — |