Meaning: spider
Root word: Greek ἀράχνης, ἀράχνη (arákhnē)
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Commonly encountered words are in bold.
Arachne: In Greek mythology, a talented mortal weaver who was transformed into a spider by the goddess Athena as punishment for her hubris.
Arachnid: A member of the class Arachnida, which includes spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites; characterized by having eight legs and a body divided into two segments.
Arachnology: The scientific study of arachnids, including their behavior, ecology, and taxonomy.
Arachnophobia: An intense fear of spiders and other arachnids, which can lead to anxiety and avoidance behavior.
Arachnodactyly: A condition characterized by long, spider-like fingers and toes; often associated with certain genetic disorders.
Arachnoid: Referring to the middle layer of the meninges (the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord); also can describe a web-like structure.
Subarachnoid: Referring to the space between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater, two of the three protective membranes (meninges) that cover the brain and spinal cord. The subarachnoid space contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which cushions the brain, provides nutrients, and removes waste. This space plays a crucial role in protecting the central nervous system and facilitating communication between various parts of the brain and spinal cord.
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List of Greek and Latin roots in English – Wikipedia
Other Roots Used in These Words
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- -phobia
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