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What are some words that have the greek root auto?

Here are some words with the Greek root "auto," which means "self":

General:

* Automatic: Happening or done without conscious thought or effort.

* Autobiography: A written account of a person's life written by that person.

* Autocracy: Rule by a single person with absolute power.

* Autonomy: The right or condition of self-government.

* Autoimmune: Relating to an immune response that attacks the body's own tissues.

* Automaton: A moving mechanical device that works automatically.

Science and Technology:

* Autoclave: A device that uses high pressure and steam to sterilize equipment.

* Autopsy: A postmortem examination to determine the cause of death.

* Automobile: A self-propelled road vehicle.

* Autograph: A person's own signature.

* Autoignition: The spontaneous ignition of a fuel due to heat.

Other:

* Autodidact: A person who is self-taught.

* Autoeroticism: Sexual arousal or gratification from one's own body.

* Autogenous: Originating or produced within the body.

* Automatic pilot: A system that controls an aircraft or other vehicle automatically.

Prefixes:

* Auto-: A prefix meaning "self" or "by oneself." It is commonly found in technical and scientific terminology.

These are just a few examples, and there are many other words with the Greek root "auto."

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