ELA 10 Flashcards
Cide
kill
Latin
ician
specialist
Latin
itis
infection
Greek
Herbicide
A chemical substance used to kill plants, especially weeds
Homicide
The deliberate killing of one person by another
Matricide
The act of killing one’s mother
Suicide
The act of intentionally taking one’s own life
Regicide
The killing of a king or queen
Genocide
The deliberate killing of a large number of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
Patricide
The act of killing one’s father
Technician
A person skilled in the technical aspects of a subject or profession
Statistician
A person who works with statistical data and analysis
Musician
A person who plays a musical instrument or is involved in music
Beautician
A person skilled in applying beauty treatments
Physician
A medical doctor
Clinician
A healthcare professional, typically a doctor or nurse, who works directly with patients
Appendicitis
Inflammation of the appendix, usually requiring surgery to remove it
Obstetrician
A doctor specializing in the care of pregnant women and childbirth
Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils, often causing a sore throat and difficulty swallowing
Bursitis
Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion joints
Arthritis
Inflammation of the joints, causing pain and stiffness
Gastroenteritis
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often resulting in diarrhea and vomiting
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver, often caused by a viral infection
Meningitis
Inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord
