bath-
combining form 
or batho-
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek bathos, from bathys deep — more at bathy- 
1. : depth 
< bathic >
< batholith >
< bathometer >
< bathophobia >
2. : downward : lower 
< bathochrome >
or batho-
1.
< bathic >
< batholith >
< bathometer >
< bathophobia >
2.
< bathochrome >