hemihelix
English
noun
Definitions
- a three-dimensional geometric shape similar to a helix, but with one or more perversions causing changes in chirality along its run
Etymology
Prefix from English helix.
Origin
English
helix
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- anthelix English
- antihelix English
- helicase English
- heliciform English
- helicin English
- helix English
- helixing English
- helixlike English
- interhelix English
- microhelix English
- minihelix English
- superhelix English
- tetrahelix English
- trihelix English
- helix Latin