Where does “postcricoid” come from?
postcricoid (English) comes from English cricoid, from New Latin cricoides, from Ancient Greek κρῐκοειδής — ring-shaped; annular.
postcricoid (English): Behind the cricoid cartilage
Definitions
- Behind the cricoid cartilage
Ancestry of “postcricoid”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cricoid | Of, relating to, or being a cartilage of the... |
| 2 | New Latin | cricoides | ring-shaped; Shaped like a ring |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κρῐκοειδής | ring-shaped; annular |