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Psychiatrist

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A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders; can prescribe medication

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Psychoanalyst

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A psychologist who studies how unconscious motives and conflicts determine human behavior

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Psychic

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A person apparently sensitive to things beyond the natural range of perception; extra sensory

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Osteopath

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A therapist who manipulates the skeleton and muscles

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Psychology

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The scientific study of behavior and mental processes

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Orthodontist

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A dentist specializing in the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth

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Psychotic

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A person afflicted with psychosis

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Graphologist

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A handwriting analyst

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Psychogenic

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Originating in the mind

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Optician

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Maker and seller of eye glasses

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Psyche

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That which is responsible for one’s thoughts and feelings

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Gerontologist

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Specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders and problems associated with aging

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Psychologist

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A scientist who studies the mind and behavior of humans

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Optometrist

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One who measures vision

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Gauche

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Awkward

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Egoist

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Believes in self advancement

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Sinister

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Evil, threatening

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Misogamist

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A person who hates marriage

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Introvert

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Turns thoughts inward

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Misanthrope

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Hates people

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Asceticism

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Devotion to a lonely and austere life

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Altruist

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Is interested in the welfare of others

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Anthropology

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Study of human development

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Alter ego

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One’s other self

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Dexterous

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Skillful

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Gynecologist

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Women’s doctor

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Alternative

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A choice

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Biological

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Perspective that stresses links between biology and behavior (adj)

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Entomologist

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Person who studies insects

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Autobiography

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The story of a person’s life written by that person

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Philologist

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Person who studies language

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Autopsy

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The examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death

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Sociologist

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Studies how people live together and function in a community

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Botanical

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Pertaining to the science of plants

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Semanticist

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Studies the meaning of words

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Zoological

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Pertaining to the study of animals

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Botanist

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Studies plant life

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Biologist

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Studies the structure of living organisms

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Astronomer

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Studies celestial bodies

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Geologist

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Studies the earth

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Neurologist

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A physician that specializes in the treatment in the disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the nervous system

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Taxidermist

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Stuffs animal skins

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Internist

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A doctor who finds what ails you and why

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Pedagogy

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Principals and methods of teaching

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Cardiologist

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Doctor who specializes with the heart

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Demagogue

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An orator who appeals to the passions and prejudices of his audience

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Obstetrician

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Doctor who deals with the delivery of babies and the mothers after birth

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Ophthalmologist

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A medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of diseases in the eye

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Orthopedist

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A specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system; children

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Zoologist

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Studies animals

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Dermatologist

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Doctor who works with skin problems

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Pediatrician

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A doctor who limits their practice to younger kids; such as babies and toddlers

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Gauche (root)

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Left handed

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Ego (root)

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I, self

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Droit (root)

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Right hand

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Alter (root)

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Other

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Gyne (root)

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Woman

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Intro (root)

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Inward

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Extro (root)

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OutwRd

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Anthropos (root)

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Mankind

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Misein (root)

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Hate

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-ity

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Quality, condition (noun suffix)

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-ist

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Person who (noun suffix)

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Ambi (root)

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Both

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Verto (root)

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To turn

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-ous

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(Adjective suffix)

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Asketes

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Monk

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Peri (root)

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Around

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Paidos (ped-) (root)

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Child

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Pathos (root)

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Suffering, disease

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-ic

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Pertaining to (adjective suffix)

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Psyche (root)

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Spirit, soul, mind

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Soma (root)

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Body

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Platys (root)

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Broad, flat

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Mancy (root)

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Prediction

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Iateria (root)

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Medical healing

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Endo (root)

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Inside

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Genesis (roots)

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Beginning

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