Where does “Onchocerca” come from?
Onchocerca (New Latin) comes from Ancient Greek κέρκος — the tail of a beast; a penis; a handle.
Ancestry of “Onchocerca”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κέρκος | the tail of a beast; a penis; a handle |