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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bio | life |
| graph | write, written |
| metr | measure |
| nom | name, law, custom, order |
| psych/ psycho | mind, spirit |
| somat | body |
| -ic | like, related to |
| -logy | study of, science |
| -osis | condition |
| psychometric | the faculty of divining facts concerning an object or person |
| psychograph | chart of an individuals personality traits |
| psychology | science of the mind |
| psychosomatic | related to the effect of the mind to the body |
| psychosis | condition of mental illness |
| psychonomic | related to laws of behavior and cognitive function |
| psychobiology | study of relationship between biological processes and behavior |
| astro | star, heavens |
| geo | earth, ground |
| naut | sailor, ship |
| -ics | science, related to, system |
| -y | state of, quality, act; body, group |
| astronomy | science of dealing with the order of celestial bodies |
| astrogeology | study of the structure and composition of heavenly |
| astrology | study of the influence of the stars on humans |
| astrometry | mapping of the planets and stars |
| astrography | measurement of the positions and distances of stars |
| astronautics | technology of spacecraft design and building |