electro-, electr-, electri-
(Greek > Latin: electric, electricity)
From amber, resembling amber, generated from amber which when rubbed vigorously [as by friction], produced the effect of static electricity, as described by Dr. William Gilbert [1540-1603] in a treatise on the magnet in 1600.
electrograph
1. An electrical device for engraving a design on a metal plate which is used for printing patterns on fabrics or wallpaper.
2. An apparatus used to transmit pictures by electrical means; for example, by fax.
electrographic
A reference to an electrical device for engraving a design on a metal plate which is used for printing patterns on fabrics or wallpaper.
electrography
The process of copying an engraving on an electro-copper plate.
electrogustometry
electrohemostasis
1. The arrest of hemorrhage by means of a high frequency current.
2. Hemostasis by means of an electric device, as an electrocautery.
3. The stopping of hemorrhage by the application of a high frequency current to coagulate the bleeding point or surface.
electrohysterogram, electrohysterograph
A recording of uterine electrical activities.
electrohysterography
The recording of changes in electric potential associated with contractions of the uterine muscle.
electroimmunodiffusion
A laboratory method of identifying antigens in the blood by creating an artificial antigen antibody reaction.
electrojet
electrokinetic
electrokinetics
electrolepsy
electrolithotrity
Disintegration of a vesical calculus (urinary calculus formed or retained in the bladder) by means of electricity
electroluminescence
electroluminescence, electroluminescent
The emission of light by something such as a gas or phosphor resulting from a high-frequency electric discharge.
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