Where does “proctodeum” come from?
proctodeum (English) comes from Ancient Greek πρωκτός, from Proto-Indo-European preHḱt-.
proctodeum (English): The back ectodermal part of an alimentary canal
Definitions
- The back ectodermal part of an alimentary canal
Ancestry of “proctodeum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | πρωκτός | anus, rectum |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | preHḱt- | — |