baro-
1.
a combining form meaning “pressure,” used in the formation of compound words:
barograph.
Origin
combining form of
Greek
báros
weight; akin to
Sanskrit
guru,
Latin
gravis,
Gothic
kaurus
heavy
British Dictionary definitions for
baro-
baro-
combining form
1.
indicating weight or pressure:
barometer
Word Origin
from Greek
baros
weight; related to Latin
gravis
heavy
baro-
in Medicine
baro-
or
bar-
pref.
Weight; pressure:
baroreceptor.