rachi-

English

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from New Latin rachis, from Ancient Greek ῥάχις (rhákhis, “spine, ridge”).

Prefix

rachi-

1. (anatomy, biology, medicine) Spine.

   Synonyms: spino-, spondylo-

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with rachi-

rachidial

rachicentesis

rachitis

rachipagus

See also

• dorso- (back)
• myelo- (spinal cord)
• vertebro- (vertebra)