aero-, aer-, aeri- +
(Greek: air, mist, wind)
aerocolpos
Distention of the vagina with gas.
aerocoly
Distention of the colon with gas.
aeroculture
Plants without soil; growing of plants without soil by suspending them above sprays that moisten their roots with water and nutrients.
aerocystography, pneumocystography
Roentgenography of the bladder after it has been injected with air; also called pneumocystography.
aerocystoscope
Another term for aerourethoscope.
aerocystoscopy
Examination of the bladder with the aerourethroscope.
aeroderivative
An aviation propulsion gas turbine (jet engine) used in a non-aviation applications (that is, an electric power plant) to provide shaft power.
aerodonetics
The science of soaring in a glider.
aerodontalgia
1. Toothache experienced at lowered atmospheric pressures, as in aircraft flight or in a decompression chamber, caused by the expansion of air in the maxillary sinuses.
2. Dental pain caused by either increased or reduced atmospheric pressure; also aero-odontalgia.
aerodontia
The science of the effect of either increased or reduced atmospheric pressure on the teeth.
aerodontics, aerodontia
1. That branch of dentistry which is concerned with effects on the teeth of those who are flying at high altitudes.
2. A branch of dentistry concerned with the prevention and treatment of aerodontalgia.
aerodontology
The study of the effects of high-altitude flying on the teeth.
aerodrome, airdrome (British)
1. An airfield equipped with control tower and hangers; as well as, accommodations for passengers and cargo.
2. A small airfield with limited facilities.
aerodromic
Descriptive of a ground or field; especially, one equipped with housing and other facilities, used for flying purposes.
aerodromophobia
An excessive fear of flying or even of being around aircraft.
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Cross references of word groups that are related, directly or indirectly, to: "air, wind":
aello-;
aeolo-;
anemo-;
atmo-;
austro-;
flat-, flatu-;
phys-;
pneo-, -pnea;
pneumato-;
turb-;
vent-;
zephyro-.
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