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.
etymographer, etymographist
1. Someone who researches and writes about the historical accuracy of the origins, derivations, and spellings of words.
2. A person who studies the history of words by breaking them down into basic elements or by tracing them back to their earliest known structures and writing about the changes in their forms and meanings.
etymographic
A reference to the historical accuracy of spelling.
etymography, etymograph
The historical accuracy of the origins and spellings of words.
fauxtography
False images; such as, photographs and videos circulating on the internet.
Some are real while some have aspects that have been faked. Photographs about public figures or events are especially worth cautious observation.
As image and audio editing technologies become easier for more people to use, whether for their own entertainment or to manipulate public perceptions, truth becomes increasingly elusive; so, people need to be more critical about what they see and hear.
fetography
Radiography of the fetus within the uterus.
This procedure has been virtually replaced by ultrasound.
fistulography
An angiographic examination of a fistula, such as to check on patency of an arteriovenous fistula used for hemodialysis access.
A fistula is an abnormal passageway in the body. The fistula may go from the body surface into a blind pouch, into an internal organ, or go between two internal organs.
fluororoentgenography, photofluorography
The photography of images produced on a fluorescent screen by X-rays.
fluviograph
An instrument for measuring and recording automatically the rise and fall of a river.
gastrograph, gastrokinesograph
An instrument for recording graphically the movements of the stomach.
geographer
1. A person who specializes in geographical research, delineation, and study.
2. Someone who scientifically studies the surface of the earth, including such aspects as its climate, topography, vegetation, and population; as well as, the effects on the earth's surface of human activities.
geographic
1. Relating to geography or to the geography of a specific region.
2. Concerning the topography of a specific region.
geographical
Referring to, or characterized by, the science that has for its objectives the description of the earth’s surface, with reference to its form and physical features, its natural and political divisions, the climate, productions, population, etc., of the various countries.
geographical determination
A theory stating that culture can be explained by the geographical circumstances in which it is found.
For example, the idea that a desert environment will produce a nomadic culture since desert terrain facilitates movement and the lack of consistent rainfall stimulates such movement.
geographically
Characterized by the scientific study of the surface of the earth including the topographical features of a region, or regions, of the earth.
geographical projection
A representation of the globe constructed on a plane with lines representative of and corresponding to the meridians and parallels of the curved surface of the earth.
Related "writing" word units:
glypto-;
gram-;
scrib-, script-.