Greek and Latin Roots Flashcards

to identify commonly used greek and latin roots

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1
Q

chemo

A

chemical

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2
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-auto-

A

self

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3
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-cardi-

A

of the heart

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4
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-lysis-

A

burst or break apart

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5
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cerebr-

A

of the brain

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6
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neuro-

A

nerves

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7
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osteo-

A

of the bone

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8
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myo

A

of muscles

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9
Q

ova

A

egg

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10
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derm

A

layer, skin

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11
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epi

A

upon, on top

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12
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intra

A

within, inside

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13
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Allo-

A

Another

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14
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Aqua-

A

Water

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15
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Bio-

A

Life

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16
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Cyt

A

Cell

17
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Endo

A

Inside

18
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ex-

A

out

19
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geno-

A

give birth, beget

20
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Macro-

A

big

21
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pro-

A

before

22
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poly-

A

many

23
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intra-

A

inside or within

24
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hypo

A

under, beneath

25
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spino-

A

of the spine

26
Q

-itis

A

inflammation or infection

27
Q

xero

A

dry