galvano-

See also: galvano and Galvano

English

Etymology

From Italian Galvani + -o-.

Prefix

galvano-

  1. Synonym of electro-, particularly with regard to bioelectricity and some specific applications.

Usage notes

  • These terms tend to be older than words prefixed with electro-.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with galvano-
galvanocaustic
galvanocauterization
galvanocautery
galvanocontractility
galvanoglyphy
galvanograph
galvanography
galvanise
galvanism
galvanize
galvanoluminescence
galvanomagnetic
galvanomagnetism
galvanometry
galvanoplasty
galvanopsychic
galvanopuncture
galvanoscopy
galvanostat
galvanotaxis
galvanotherapy
galvanothermometer
galvanotonus

Italian

Prefix

galvano-

  1. electricity or galvanism

Usage notes

  • These terms tend to be older than words prefixed with elettro-.

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