spiro-
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a combining form meaning “respiration,” used in the formation of compound words: spirograph.
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Origin of spiro-
1Combining form of Latin spīrāre “to breathe”
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Definition for spiro- (2 of 2)
spiro-2
a combining form meaning “coil,” “spiral,” used in the formation of compound words: spirochete.
Also especially before a vowel, spir- .
Origin of spiro-
2Combining form of Latin spīra, from Greek speîra “coil”
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British Dictionary definitions for spiro- (1 of 2)
spiro-1
combining form
indicating breath or respirationspirograph
Word Origin for spiro-
from Latin spīrāre to breathe
British Dictionary definitions for spiro- (2 of 2)
spiro-2
combining form
spiral; coilspirochaete
Word Origin for spiro-
from Latin spīra, from Greek speira a coil
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Medical definitions for spiro-
spiro-
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Spiral; coil; coil-shaped:spirillar.
Breath; breathing;spirograph.
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