Where does “topocyte” come from?
topocyte (English) comes from English cyte, from Ancient Greek κῠ́τος — hollow”, “vessel.
topocyte (English): A place cell
Definitions
- A place cell
Ancestry of “topocyte”, step by step
topocyte traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English cyte
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cyte | Synonym of cell; Obsolete form of city |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κῠ́τος | hollow”, “vessel |
via English topo
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | topo | A topographic map; A map or sketch of a climbing... |
| 2 | English | topographic | Of or relating to topography |