R(h)achi [Rachi, Rhachi]

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R(h)achi [Rachi, Rhachi]

Type

bound base

Denotation

spine, ridge

Etymology

Latin rachis; Ancient Greek rhákhis

Evidence

rachi-, rachiocampsis, rachiochysis, rachiodont, rachiodynia, rachiometer, rachiomyelitis, rachiopathy, rachioplegia, rachioscoliosis, rachiotomy, rhachiocampsis, rhachioplegia

Notes

Rachi spelling more common than Rhachi

See Also

R(h)ach [Rach, Rhach], R(h)achide [Rachide, Rhacide]