amphid

English

/ˈæm.fɪd/

noun

Definitions

(nematology) One of a pair of chemosensory sense organs positioned laterally on the head of a nematode.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀμφιδέα (anything that binds is bound around), ἀμφιδέω (bind around).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀμφιδέω

Gloss

bind around

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

amphidal English
δέω Ancient Greek
ἀμφί Ancient Greek
ἀμφιδέα Ancient Greek
ἀμφιδέω Ancient Greek

amphidal