The term 'SPIRAL' can be broken down into three prefixes: HELICO (6 letters), HELIC (5 letters), and GYR (3 letters). HELICO is derived from the Greek word 'HELIX, ' meaning 'SPIRAL, ' while HELIC is derived from the Latin word 'HELIX, ' also meaning 'SPIRAL.' GYR is derived from the Greek word 'gyros, ' meaning 'CIRCLE' or 'RING.' Together, these three prefixes form the term 'SPIRAL, ' which is a shape that curves around a central point in a continuous, winding pattern.