Where does “preproorexin” come from?
preproorexin (English) comes from English orexin, from Ancient Greek ὄρεξις, from Ancient Greek ὀρέγω, from Proto-Indo-European h₃réǵeti, from Proto-Indo-European h₃reǵ- — to straighten, to right oneself; right; just.
preproorexin (English): A precursor of orexin, selectively expressed in the lateral hypothalamic area
Definitions
- A precursor of orexin, selectively expressed in the lateral hypothalamic area
Ancestry of “preproorexin”, step by step
preproorexin traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English orexin
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | orexin | Either of two neuropeptide hormones found in... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ὄρεξις | yearning, longing, desire |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ὀρέγω | I reach, stretch, stretch out; I reach out, hold... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | h₃réǵeti | to be straightening, to be setting upright |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₃reǵ- | to straighten, to right oneself; right; just |
via English prepro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | prepro | — |