myEtymology.com: English etymology of isoleucine

Etymology of the English word isoleucine

the English word isoleucine

using the English prefix iso-

derived from the Greek word isos, ἴσος, ἴσως (similar (in amount and kind); likely; perhaps)

derived from the English word leucine

using the English suffix -ine

using the English prefix leuco-

derived from the Greek word leukos, λευκός (white)

using the English suffix -ine

using the English prefix leuc-

Word found in Modern English