Rachio-
also rhachio-, before vowels rachi-, word-forming element meaning “spinal,” from Greek rhakhis “spine, ridge, rib of a leaf.” Cf. Greek rhakhos “thorn hedge.”
rachio- or rachi-
pref.
Spine; spinal: rachiometer.
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