myEtymology.com: Latin etymology of mesothelium

Etymology of the Latin word mesothelium

the New Latin word mesothelium

derived from the Latin word epithelium

derived from the Greek word thele, θηλή, ϑηλή (nipple; nipple, hence middle lining layer)

using the New Latin prefix epi-

derived from the Greek word homos, ὦμος (same; at the same time; (conjunctionally) notwithstanding, yet still)

using the Greek suffix -phorus

using the New Latin prefix meso-

derived from the Greek prefix meso-, μεσο-, μέσο-

Word found in New Latin