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 is a significantly large number of graphic word-entry groups in this unit. Such an extensive listing is provided to show how important the grapho- element is to the English language.

cardiokymography (s) (noun), cardiokymographies (pl)
A device for the detection of coronary artery disease and left ventricular wall motion abnormalities in people: The cardiokymograph has been shown to accurately record the wall motion in both animals and humans.

The cardiokymograph has been shown to accurately record the wall motion in both animals and humans.

The cardiokymograph is also used in conjunction with the electrocardiogram during stress testing and it also appears to lead to a marked improvement in the accuracy of this procedure, providing hope that the first step to a proper treatment of a coronary heart disease with an accurate noninvasive medical diagnosis.

cardiopneumograph (s) (noun), cardiopneumographs (pl)
A device for recording the motion of the heart and lungs.
cardiopneumographic (adjective), more cardiopneumographic, most cardiopneumographic
A reference to bodily events in which both the cardiovascular and the pulmonary systems participate and are graphically recorded.
cardiosphygmograph (s) (noun), cardiosphygmographs (pl)
An instrument for recording graphically the movements of the heart and the radial pulse.
cartograph (s) (noun), cartographs (pl)
A map showing the geographical locations of places; such as cities, villages, or even individuals.
cartographer (s) (noun), cartographers (pl)
Someone who makes or compiles charts or maps.
A cartographer is drawing a map.
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cartographic (adjective), more cartographic, most cartographic
1. Relating to the tools and techniques of surveying land surfaces for the purposes of making maps, or the graphic tools and techniques used to produce maps.
2. A reference to the science, skill, or work of making maps.
cartographic license (s) (noun), cartographic licenses (pl)
The freedom to adjust, add, or omit features on a map, within stated allowable limits, to obtain the best cartographic expressions.
cartographic satellite (s) (noun), cartographic satellites (pl)
An artificial satellite in space that is designed to take photographs and collect data used in preparing maps of the earth's surface.
cartographical (adjective), more cartographical, most cartographical
The study and practice of making maps; combining science, aesthetics, and technique: Cartography builds on the premise that reality can be modeled in ways that communicate spatial information effectively.
cartography (s) (noun), cartographies (pl)
1. The science, skill, or work of making maps.
2. The art or technique of making maps or charts.
3. Etymology: from French cartographie, from Middle Latin carta, "paper".

Maps are graphic simplifications of reality, portraying relationships on the surface of the earth, or other celestial bodies, with points, lines, areas, symbols, colors, and typography.

Some maps are charts that display data specifically for nautical and aeronautical navigation. A map can be either two-dimensional or three-dimensional.

cathodograph (s) (noun), cathodographs (pl)
An X-ray image or a photograph taken with the X-rays: A photograph of normally invisible objects taken by means of cathode rays.
cathodographic (adjective), more cathodographic, most cathodographic
A photograph of normally invisible objects that is taken by means of cathode rays; an X-ray photograph.
cathodography (s) (noun), cathodographies (pl)
A photograph of normally invisible objects that is taken by means of cathode rays; an X-ray photograph.
cecograph (s) (noun), cecographs (pl)
A writing-machine for the blind. A cecograph was developed in the 19th century and it was a writing-instrument then and now for the blind people.

Related "writing" word units: glypto-; gram-; scrib-, script-.