aliethmoid
|al-i-eth-m-oid|
C2
/ˌæl.iˈɛθ.mɔɪd/
small skull bone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aliethmoid' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ἄλλος' (allos) meaning 'other' and 'ἠθμοειδής' (ēthmoeidēs) meaning 'sieve-like'.
Historical Evolution
'aliethmoid' was derived from the Greek term 'ἄλλος ἠθμοειδής' and eventually became the modern English word 'aliethmoid'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'other sieve-like bone', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small bone in the skull of some vertebrates, located near the ethmoid bone.
The aliethmoid is an important structure in the anatomy of certain fish species.
Last updated: 2025/06/21 21:36