idek Flashcards
‘cide’
Kill
Origin: Latin
herbicide?
A substance used to kill plants, especially weeds.
homicide?
The 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 act of killing a king or ruler.
genocide?
The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
patricide?
The act of killing one’s father.
‘ician’
Specialist
Origin: Latin
technician?
A person skilled in a specific technical field or profession.
musician?
A person who plays, composes, or conducts music.
beautician?
A person trained to provide beauty treatments, such as hair styling or skincare.
physician?
A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats illnesses.
statistician?
A person skilled in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
clinician?
A healthcare professional who provides direct patient care.
obstetrician?
A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
‘itis’
Infection or Inflammation
Origin: Greek
appendicitis?
Inflammation of the appendix.
tonsillitis?
Inflammation of the tonsils, usually caused by infection.
bursitis?
Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion the joints.
arthritis?
Inflammation of the joints, leading to pain and stiffness.
gastroenteritis?
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often causing vomiting and diarrhea.
hepatitis?
Inflammation of the liver, often caused by viral infection.
meningitis?
Inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, often due to infection.
