Where does “reniform” come from?
reniform (English) comes from Latin renis — genitive singular of rēn.
reniform (English): Shaped like a kidney; having a circular or...
Definitions
- Shaped like a kidney; having a circular or...
Ancestry of “reniform”, step by step
reniform traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin renis
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | renis | genitive singular of rēn |
via French réniforme
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | réniforme | reniform |