Where does “scolex” come from?
scolex (English) comes from Ancient Greek σκώληξ, from Ancient Greek μορφή — shape, form; appearance; outline.
scolex (English): The structure at the front end of a tapeworm...
Definitions
- The structure at the front end of a tapeworm...
Ancestry of “scolex”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | σκώληξ | worm |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μορφή | shape, form; appearance; outline |
Words derived from “scolex”