BIOETYMOLOGY : ORIGIN IN BIO - MEDICAL TERMS

History and Etymology of Biological / Biochemical / Medical Terms

periosteum

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Term:  peri osteum Literally meaning:  “ around the bone” Origin/Etymology:  Anc Greek περί-/ peri- (=combining form meaning  “ar...

peristome (zoology)

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Term:  peri stome (zoology) Literally meaning:  “ around the mouth” Origin/Etymology:  Anc Greek περί-/ peri- (=combining form ...

peristome (botany)

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Term:  peri stome (botany) Literally meaning:  “ around the mouth” Origin/Etymology:  Anc Greek περί-/ peri- (=combining form m...

deutoplasm

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Term: deutoplasm Literally meaning:   “ second form ” Origin/Etymology:  Anc Greek δεύτερος/ deuteros(second) >δύο (two) ...

axoplasm

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Term: axoplasm Literally meaning:   “axon  form ” Origin:  Anc Greek άξων/axon (=axis) + πλάσμα (noun)/ plasma   (=something fo...
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