Galvano- is a word part that means electrical, and usually refers direct electrical current. Direct electrical current is electricity that flows in only one direction. As an example, galvanosurgery, which is an operation that uses direct electrical current. Galvano- comes from the Italian scientist Luigi Galvani (1737-1798), who is famous for his work with electricity.

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