grapho-, graph-, -graph, -graphy, -grapher, -graphia +
(Greek: to scratch; to write, to record, to draw, to describe; that which is written or described)
As indicated at the bottom of this page, there are at least 1,140 graphic word groups in this unit. Such an extensive listing is provided to show how significant the grapho- element is to the English language.
dermographism
A tendency to readily show dermographia or red, white, or black welts on the skin.
desmography
A description of the ligaments of the body.
deuterography, deuterograph
A duplicate written or printed passage.
diagraph
1. A mechanical instrument used for producing scale copies of diagrams and maps.
2. A device for drawing, used in reproducing outlines, plans, etc.; mechanically on any desired scale.
diagraphy
1. An instrument used for drawing mechanically projections of objects, enlarged copies of maps, etc.; it consists of a pencil governed by cords and pulleys, and guided by the application of a pointer to the object to be copied.
2. A combined protractor and scale used in plotting.
3. A combination of two letters to express a simple sound.
diaphanography
Transillumination of the breast, with photography of the transilluminated light on infrared-sensitive film.
digraph
Two successive letters; especially, two letters used to represent a single sound; such as, "sh" in shoe.
digraphy
A group of two letters expressing a simple sound of speech.
dittograph
1. A passage containing accidentally reduplicated syllables, letters, etc.
2. A letter or word repeated unintentionally in writing or copying.
dittography, dittographic
Double writing; the unintentional repetition of a letter or word, or series of letters or words, by a copyist.
doxograph
A collection of philosophical opinions or teachings.
doxographer
A writer who collects and records the opinions of the Greek philosophers.
doxography
A collection of philosophical opinions.
dromograph
A recording blood flowmeter or a device for measuring the rate of blood flow.
dromography
An instrument for measuring the velocity (rapidity) of the blood circulation.
Related "writing" word units:
glypto-;
gram-;
scrib-, script-.
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