graph, -graphy
writing, written, recording, drawing, science

aerography [aero, air + -graphy, writing] The descriptive study of the atmosphere and its phenomena. See aerology. (ehr OG ruh fee)

aerometeorograph [aero, air& meteorograph] A meteorograph modified for use in an aircraft. (ehr' oh meet' ee OR uh graf')

agrapha [a-, not + graph, written + -a] Sayings attributed to Jesus, but not in the Bible. See logion. (AG ruh fuh)

agraphia [a-, not + graph, writing + -ia] The total or partial loss of the ability to write, usually resulting from a pathological condition. See alexia, dyslexia, and dysgraphia. (ay GRAF ee uh)

allograph [allo, variation + graph, writing] 1.An alphabetic letter having a particular form or shape. 2.A signature by one person for another, as differentiated from autograph. See autograph. 3.A letter or combination of letters representing a single phoneme. (AL uh graf')

anemograph [anemo, wind + graph, recording] A device for measuring and recording wind velocity and direction. See anemometer. (uh NEM uh graf')

angiography [angio, vessel + -graphy, recording] A method of diagnosing heart disease in which x-ray photographs of blood vessels are taken after injection of a radiopaque dye. (an'jee OG ruh fee)

anthropography [anthropo, man + -graphy, writing] The branch of anthropology dealing with the descriptive study of the distribution of mankind according to physical characteristics, customs, language, etc. See anthropology. (an' thruh POG ruh fee)

arteriography [arterio, artery + -graphy, recording] X-ray examination of an artery after injection of a radiopaque dye. See venography. (ahr tihr' ee 0 G ruh fee)

astrophotography [astro, star& photography] The art or practice of photographing celestial objects. (as' troh fuh TOG ruh fee)

autobiography [auto-, self+ bio, life + -graphy, written] The story of one's life written by oneself. See biography. (awt'oh beye OG ruh fee)

autograph [auto-, self + graph, written] Written or made with one's own hand, as a signature or manuscript. See allograph (def. 2). (AWT uh graf')

autoradiograph [auto-, same + radio, radiation + graph, recording] An x-ray photograph made by laying the film directly on the object, thus revealing the presence of radioactive material. See radiograph. (awt'oh RAY dee uh graf')

bar graph [bar & graph, drawing] A graph that uses variable length parallel bars to represent quantities of data. (BAHR graf)

barograph [baro, pressure+ graph, recording] An instrument for graphically recording variations in atmospheric pressure. (BEHR uh graf')

bathythermograph [bathy, deep + thermo, heat + graph, recording] An instrument for recording water temperature relative to depth. (bath'uh THUR muh graf')

bibliography [biblio, book + -graphy, writing] 1.A list of writings by a particular writer, publisher, etc., or on a particular subject. 2.A list of sources used by an author in the production of a text. (bib' lee OG ruh fee)

biogeography [bio, life + geo, earth + -graphy, science] The branch of biology dealing with the study of the geographical distribution of plants and animals. See phytogeography and zoogeography. (beye' oh jee OG ruh fee)

biography [bio, life + -graphy, written] The story of one's life written by another person. See autobiography. (beye OG ruh fee)

bolograph [Grk > bole, ray + graph, recording] A graphic recording of the radiant energy variations generated by a bolometer. See bolometer. (BOH luh graf')

cacography [caco, poor+ -graphy, writing] 1.Illegible handwriting. See calligraphy. 2.Incorrect spelling. See orthography. (kuh KOG ruh fee)

calligraphy [calli, beautiful + -graphy, writing] 1.The art of beautiful handwriting. See cacography (def. 1). 2.Handwriting, or penmanship, in general. See chirography. (kuh LIG ruh fee)

cardiograph [cardio, heart + graph, recording] An instrument for graphically recording the movements of the heart. (KAHR dee oh graf')

cartography [French > carte, map + -graphy, drawing] The art of map making. (kahr TOG ruh fee)

chalcography [chalco, copper + -graphy, drawing] The art or technique of engraving on copper, steel, or brass. (kal KOG ruh fee)

chirography [chiro, hand + -graphy, writing] The art, style, or skill of handwriting. Penmanship. See calligraphy (def. 2). (keye ROG ruh fee)