Cystomata

/sɪsˈtoʊmətə/ noun

Definition

An alternative plural form of cystoma, using the Latin or Greek plural ending rather than the English '-s'.

Etymology

From Greek 'kystis' with '-oma,' then adding the classical Greek/Latin plural '-ata' instead of English '-s'. Medical terminology often preserves these classical plural forms.

Kelly Says

Medical terminology loves to keep Latin and Greek plurals alongside English ones—'formula/formulae,' 'data/datums'—it makes the language sound more official and scientific!

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