Greek Roots: Orthos-Philos Flashcards

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Orthos

A

Right, correct

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Orthodontics

A

Branch of dentistry dealing with correction of irregular teeth

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3
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Osteon

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Bone

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4
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Osteoporosis

A

Bone disease resulting in loss of bone mass

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5
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Paed, ped

A

Child, instruction

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6
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Pediatrics

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Branch of medicine dealing with children

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7
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Paleo

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Ancient, early

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8
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Paleontology

A

Study of life in the prehistoric past

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Pater, Patri

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Father

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Patrician

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Person of high or noble rank

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11
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Pathos, Path

A

Suffering, disease

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12
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Empathy

A

Being sensitive to the feeling/emotions of others

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13
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Penta

A

Five

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14
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Pentateuch

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First five books of the Old Testament

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15
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Petros

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Rock, stone

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16
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Petrography

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Classification of rock by microscope

17
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Phainein, pha

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To show, be visible

18
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Emphasis

A

Something that is given great importance

19
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Philos

A

Love

20
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Philanthropist

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One who loves humanity