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jcs rt wds 08 w/wds
JCS Mr. Morris' Bio Root Words Section 08 W/ Words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| homeo, homo | same |
| Homeostasis: | The ability or tendency of an organism or a cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes. |
| hyal, hyalo | glass |
| Hyaline Cartilage: | Semitransparent opalescent cartilage that forms most of the fetal skeleton and that consists of cells that synthesize a surrounding matrix of hyaluronic acid, collagen, and protein; in the adult, it is found in the trachea, larynx, and joint surfaces. |
| hydro | water |
| Hydrolysis: | The cleavage of a compound by the addition of water. |
| Hydroelectric Power: | Electricity produced from generators driven by water turbines that convert the energy in falling or fast-flowing water to mechanical energy. |
| hyo | U-shaped |
| Hyoid Bone: | A U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the muscles of the tongue. |
| hyper | above |
| Hyperactivity: | Excessive or abnormally increased muscular function or activity. |
| Hypersaturated: | Refers to excessive saturation in any given context. |
| hypo | under |
| Hypothyroid: | Having too little thyroxin stimulation. |
| Hypothermia: | A potentially fatal condition, occurs when body temperature falls below 95°F (35°C). |
| hyster | uterus |
| Hysterectomy: | The surgical removal of the uterus. |
| ia | state or condition |
| Insomnia: | Inability to obtain an adequate amount or quality of sleep. |
| idi | one's own |
| Idiopathic: | Self-originated; occurring without known cause. |
| in | within, or denoting negative effect |
| Inactivate: | To render nonfunctional. |
| infra | beneath |
| Infraorbital: | Under, or on the inferior surface of, the orbit. |
| Infrared Light: | Of or relating to the range of invisible radiation wavelengths from about 750 nanometers, just longer than red in the visible spectrum, to 1 millimeter, on the border of the microwave region. |
| inter | between |
| Intervertebral Discs: | A circular flat structure between the vertebrae. |
| intra | within |
| Intracapsular: | Within a capsule. |
| ipsi | itself |
| Ipsilateral: | Situated on or affecting the same side. |
| iso | equal |
| Isotonic: | Denoting a solution having the same tonicity as another solution with which it is compared. |
| Isomer: | Organic compounds having the same empirical formula–i.e., the same number of the same atoms but different structural formulas and therefore different physical and chemical properties. |
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