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.
anthography
The scientific description of flowers.
anthropogeographer
Someone who specializes in anthropogeography.
anthropogeography
1. A branch of anthropology that deals with the geographic distribution of divisions of humans based on physical characteristics, languages, customs, and institutions.
2. The study of the distribution of human types by physical characteristics, cultural traits, and the ethnic and racial distributions of people over geographical areas.
anthropography
1. A description of all the parts of the human body.
2. The branch of anthropology that deals with the geographical distribution of the races of mankind, and their local variations; ethnography.
3. The study of the distribution of human types by physical or cultural traits.
aortography
1. Radiographic imaging of the aorta and its branches, or a portion of the aorta, by injection of contrast medium.
2. Imaging of the aorta by ultrasound or magnetic resonance.
apexcardiography
Noninvasive graphic recording of cardiac pulsations from the region of the apex, usually of the left ventricle, and resembling the ventricular pressure curve.
apexigraph
A device for determining the size and position of the apex of a tooth root.
apograph, apographal
An exact copy or transcript.
archeography, archaeographical
A systematic description of antiquities.
arcograph
1. An instrument for drawing a circular arc without the use of a central point; a cyclograph.
2. In geometry: An instrument for drawing arcs, having a flexible arc-shaped part adjusted by an extensible straight bar connecting its sides.
areography, areographic
A written description of the physical features of Mars.
arteriographic
1. A reference to the systematic description of the arteries.
2. Characterized by the visualization of an artery or arteries by x-ray imaging after an injection of a radiopaque contrast medium.
arteriography
1. Systematic description of the arteries.
2. Visualization of an artery or arteries by x-ray imaging after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium.
arthrography
1. A systematic description of the joints.
2. Radiography of a joint after injecting one or more contrast media into the joint.
arthropneumoradiogrphy
Radiographic examination of a joint after it has been injected with air.
Related "writing" word units:
glypto-;
gram-;
scrib-, script-.
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