regi-, reg-, rec-, rex-
(Latin: to direct, to rule, to lead straight, to keep straight, to guide, to govern)
Although it does not appear to be correct, all of the words in this unit etymologically come from this family group. Some words; such as, surge and its related formats, may be presented as separate units; however, they originally evolved from this family unit.
rectocolonic
rectocystotomy
rectoperineal
Relating to the rectum and perineum.
rectopexy
rectophobia; proctophobia
An excessive fear of pain experienced by those who suffer with rectum disease or mental apprehension about such a disease.
rectoplasty
rector
rectorrhagia
rectorrhagy
rectory
rectoscope
rectoscopy
rectosigmoidectomy
The surgical excision of the rectum and sigmoid.
rectotomy
rectrix
Cross references of word families related directly, or indirectly, to: "master, lead, leading, ruler, ruling, govern":
-agogic;
agon-;
arch-;
-crat;
dom-;
gov-;
magist-;
poten-;
tyran-.
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