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Etymology of the English word ectosarc

the English word ectosarc
derived from the Greek word sarx, σάρξ (flesh; flesh (as stripped of the skin); (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or a human being (as such); flesh (as stripped of the skin); (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such))
using the English prefix ecto-
derived from the Greek word ektos, ἐκτός (outside; the exterior; figuratively (as a preposition) aside from, besides)
derived from the Greek word ek, ἐκ
using the English suffix -sarc

Date

The earliest known usage of ectosarc in English dates from the 19th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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