baro-
- a combining form meaning “pressure,” used in the formation of compound words: barograph.
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Also especially before a vowel, bar-.
Origin of baro-
combining form of Greek báros weight; akin to Sanskrit guru, Latin gravis, Gothic kaurus heavy
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baro-
- indicating weight or pressurebarometer
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Word Origin
from Greek baros weight; related to Latin gravis heavy
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baro-
- Weight; pressure:baroreceptor.
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