Where does “pyroglutamyl” come from?
pyroglutamyl (English) comes from English pyro, from Ancient Greek πῦρ, from Proto-Indo-European péh₂wr̥ — bonfire; spelt.
pyroglutamyl (English): The univalent radical derived from pyroglutamic acid
Definitions
- The univalent radical derived from pyroglutamic acid
Ancestry of “pyroglutamyl”, step by step
pyroglutamyl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English pyro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | pyro | a pyromaniac; pyrocellulose; pyrotechnician |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | πῦρ | a fire; lightning; a fever |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | péh₂wr̥ | bonfire; spelt |
via English glutamyl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | glutamyl | The univalent radical derived from glutamic acid |