Big Bucket of Greek and Latin Roots

Question 1

albumin

Answer 1

“albus” = white, this class of proteins makes up egg whites

Question 2

anemia

Answer 2

“an” = without, “(h)aem” = blood

Question 3

athero-

Answer 3

“ather” = porridge, gruel; in practice think “fatty glop”

Question 4

capillary

Answer 4

“capilla” = hair; relating to fine, “hair-like” blood vessels

Question 5

erythro-

Answer 5

“red” (greek)

Question 6

leuko-

Answer 6

“white” (greek)

Question 7

osteo-

Answer 7

“bone” (greek)

Question 8

myelo-

Answer 8

“marrow”

Question 9

-itis

Answer 9

“inflammation” “infection”