42.2 Flashcards
a/an
without, absense of
anarchy (n.)
a state of society without government or law; confusion and disorder
algia
pain
fibromyalgia (n.)
a syndrome characterized by chronic pain, stiffness and tenderness of muscles, tendons and joints without detectable inflammation
dif/dis
away, apart, remove
disconsolate (adj.)
utterly dejected; cheerless; melancholy; hopelessly unhappy
equi
equal
equilibrium (n.)
a state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposing forces; mental or emotional balance
jur/jus
swear, law, right
perjury (n.)
the criminal offense of making false statements under oath
ortho
straight, correct
orthopedic (adj.)
designed to help correct or lessen the discomfort of disorders of the spine and joints
post
after, behind
posthumous (adj.)
occurring after someone’s death
punct
hit, pierce, point