vocab 4.0 Flashcards
1
Q
itis
A
inflammation
2
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tonsillitis
A
inflammation of the tonsils
3
Q
gastroenteritis
A
an infection that inflames the stomach and intestines, causing
vomiting and diarrhea
4
Q
encephalitis
A
inflammation of the brain
5
Q
arthritis
A
inflammation of joints
6
Q
aqua
A
water
7
Q
aquatic
A
related to water or happening in water.
8
Q
aquarium
A
a container (such as a glass tank) in which living aquatic animals or
plants are kept
9
Q
aqueduct
A
a structure that carries water from one place to another
10
Q
aquifer
A
a layer of rock or soil that can hold and carry water underground
11
Q
aqueous
A
something that’s made from or contains water.
12
Q
appendicitis
A
when the appendix, a small part of the intestine, gets swollen and
causes pain.
