Where does “teixobactin” come from?
teixobactin (English) comes from Ancient Greek τεῖχος, from Proto-Indo-European dʰeyǵʰ- — to knead; to form, to shape.
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Ancestry of “teixobactin”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | τεῖχος | mound, earth works; wall; fortified city |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰeyǵʰ- | to knead; to form, to shape |