Etymology

desmosome

D2E1S1M3O1S1O1M3E1

Today it means: A structural unit that functions in the adhesion of cells to form tissue. Full definition →

Ancient Greek σῶμα (sôma) ← Proto-Hellenic *styṓmə? ← Proto-Indo-European *(s)tyoH-mn̥
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  1. Englishdesmo-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*tewh₂-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*twoH-mn̥
  4. Proto-Hellenic*twṓmə?
  5. Proto-Indo-European*styeH-
  6. Proto-Indo-European*(s)tyoH-mn̥
  7. Proto-Hellenic*styṓmə?
  8. Ancient Greekσῶμα (sôma)
  9. English todaydesmosome

From desmo- + -some.

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