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vocab quiz 2/25
coriaty vocab quiz pgs 113-115
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| macro (n) | computer instruction standing for a series of steps |
| macrocosm (n) | universe |
| macron (n) | horizontal mark indicating that the vowel over which it is placed is long |
| macroscopic (adj) | large enough to be visible to the naked eye |
| microbe (n) | germ |
| microbicide (n) | agent that destroys microbes |
| microdont (adj) | having small teeth |
| microfilm (n) | film of very small size |
| microgram (n) | millionth of a gram |
| micrometer (n) | 1. millionth of a meter 2. instrument for measuring small lengths |
| microorganism (n) | microscopic animal or plant |
| microsecond (n) | millionth of a second |
| microsurgery (n) | surgery with the aid of microscopes and minute instruments or laser beams |
| microvolt (n) | millionth of a volt |
| microwatt (n) | millionth of a watt |
| microwave (n) | 1. very short electromagnetic wave 2. microwave oven |
| amoral (adj) | not moral |
| amorphous (adj) | shapeless |
| anarchy (n) | disorder |
| anemia (n) | lack of a normal number of red blood cells |
| anesthesia (n) | loss of feeling or sensation resulting from ether, chloroform, novocaine, etc. |
| anesthetic (n) | drug that produces anesthesia |
| anhydrous (adj) | destitute of (without) water |
| anomalous (adj) | not normal |
| anonymous (adj) | nameless |
| anoxia (n) | deprivation of oxygen |
| apnea (n) | temporary cessation of breathing |
| aseptic (adj) | free from disease-causing microorganisms |