spiro-

spiro-
spiro-1
a combining form meaning "respiration," used in the formation of compound words: spirograph.
[comb. form of L spirare to breathe]
spiro-2
a combining form meaning "coil," "spiral," used in the formation of compound words: spirochete.
[comb. form of L spira < Gk speîra coil]

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