Latin Vocabulary 5 Flashcards
soma-
body.
Example: somatic cells, cells of the body other than gametes.
spiro-
coil.
Example: spirochete, a bacterium with a coiled cell.
staphylo-
grapelike cluster.
Example: Staphylococcus, a bacterium that forms clusters of cells.
strepto-
twisted.
Example: Streptococcus, a bacterium that forms twisted chains of cells.
-taxi
to touch.
Example: chemotaxis, response to the presence (touch) of chemicals.
tener-
tender.
Example: Tenericutes, the phylum containing wall-less eubacteria.
therm-
heat.
Example: Thermus, a bacterium that grows in hot springs (to 75 degrees Celsius).
thio-
sulfur.
Example: Thiobacillus, a bacterium capable of oxidizing sulfur-containing compounds.
-tomy, -tome
to cut.
Example: appendectomy, surgical removal of the appendix.
tox-
poison.
Example: antitoxin, effective against poison.
tri-
three.
Example: trimester, three-month period.
trich-
a hair.
Example: peritrichous, hairlike projections from cells.
-troph
food, nourishment.
Example: trophic, pertaining to nutrition.
undul-
wavy.
Example: undulating, rising and falling, presenting a wavy appearance.
vitr-
glass.
Example: in vitro, in culture media in a glass (or plastic) container.
