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Root Word List #1
20 Root words for the week of 10/5 and quiz on 10/15
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a-- , an-- | not, without, lacking or deficient Example: abiotic- not living, or anaerobic- creating energy without oxygen |
| ab-- | away from, out from Example: abduction- moving away from the body. |
| ad-- | to, towards Example: adrenal- a gland towards the kidney |
| aden-- | gland Example: adenitis- inflammation of a gland |
| adip-- | fat Example: adipose tissue- fat tissue |
| aero-- | air Example: aerospace- the industry concerned with aviation and space flight |
| amni-- | fetal membrane Example: amniotic fluid- the fluid surrounding a fetus in the womb. |
| amphi-- | both Example: Amphibians- live on both land and water. |
| amyl-- | starch Example: Amylase- enzyme that breaks down starch. |
| ang-- | choke, feel pain Example: angina- pain of the heart. |
| angi-- | blood, vessel or duct Example: angioplasty- restoring blood flow back to an artery |
| --ap--, --aph-- | touch Example: electrocardiography- “touches” you to look at your cardiovascular system. |
| aqu-- | water Example: aquarium- holds water environment |
| arteri-- | artery Example: arterial- of the artery |
| arthr-- | joint Example: arthritis- inflammation of the joints |
| --ase | forms the name of enzyme Example: lactase, fructase - enzymes that break down the sugars lactose and fructose. |
| anther-- | fatty deposit Example: atherosclerosis- fat build-up |
| audi-- | hear Example: auditory learner- learn best by hearing |
| aur-- | ear Example: auricle- the part of the external ear that projects outward from the head |
| auto-- | self Example: autotrophic- produce your own food |
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