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etymology roots
prefixes to better understand vocabulary
prefix | example |
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tomy | cutting - anatomy: the study of structure, which often involves cutting or removing body parts. |
pleur | rib - pleural membrane: this is a membrane that encloses the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity. |
stasis | standing still - homeostasis: maintenance of a stable internal environment. |
peri | around - pericardial: membrane that surrounds the heart |
pelv | basin - pelvic cavity: basic shaped cavity enclosed by the pelvic bones |
pariet | wall - parietal membrane: membrane that lines the wall of the cavity. |
meta | change - metabolism: chemical changes in the body. |
-logy | study of - physiology: study of body functions. |
homeo | same - homeostasis: maintenance of a stable internal environment. |
dors | back - dorsal: position toward the back |
cran | helmet - cranial: pertaining to the portion of the skull that surrounds the brain. |
append | the hand something - appendicular: pertaining to the limbs |
cardi | heart - pericardium: membrane that surrounds the heart. |