Quizlet Murray e2 Honors Midterm

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  1. A (AN): “not,” “without”
  2. Abiogenesis: spontaneous generation (development of life from lifeless matter)
  3. Acrophobia: fear of heights
  4. Agoraphobia: fear of open spaces
  5. Amoral: not moral; without sense of moral responsibility
  6. Amorphous: without definite form or shape
  7. Amphibious: able to live both on land and in water
  8. Anarchy: total absence of rule or government; confusion; disorder
  9. Anarchy: total absence of rule of government; confusion; disorder
  10. Anatomy: dissection of plants, animals, or anything else for the purpose of studying their structure
  11. Anemia: lack of normal number of red blood cells
  12. Anesthesia: loss of feeling or sensation resulting from ether, chloroform, Novocain, etc.
  13. Anglophobia: dislike of England or the English
  14. Anomalous: not normal; abnormal
  15. Anoxia: condition characterized by an absence of oxygen supply to an organ or a tissue
  16. Antipathy: aversion; dislike
  17. Antipodes: the direct opposite of something; parts of the globe (or their inhabitants) diametrically opposite (literally, “with the feet opposite”)
  18. Apathy: lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or excitement; indifference
  19. Apnea: temporary absence or cessation of breathing
  20. Appendectomy: surgical removal f the appendix
  21. ARCHY: “rule”
  22. Aseptic: free from disease-causing microorganisms
  23. Asymptomatic: showing no symptoms of disease
  24. Atheism: godlessness; denial in the existence of a Supreme Being
  25. Atrophy: a wasting or decrease in size of a body organ, tissue, or part owing to disease, injury, or lack of use
  26. Bibliophile: lover of books
  27. BIO: “life”
  28. Biochemistry: chemistry dealing with chemical compounds and processes in living plants and animals
  29. Biocidal: destructive to life or living things
  30. Biodegradable: capable of being readily decomposed into harmless substances by living microorganisms
  31. Biogenesis: development of life from preexisting life
  32. Biometry: statistical calculation of the probable duration of human life
  33. Biopsy: diagnostic examination of a piece of tissue from the living body
  34. Biota: the living plants (flora) and living animals (fauna) of a region
  35. Cardiology: science dealing with the actions and diseases of the heart
  36. Claustrophobia: fear of enclosed or narrow places
  37. Dermatology: science dealing with the skin and its diseases
  38. Dichotomy: a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different
  39. DYS: “bad,” “ill,” “difficult”
  40. Dysentery: inflammation of the large intestine usually caused by harmful microorganism in food or water
  41. Dyslogistic: expressing disapproval or harsh criticism; uncomplimentary
  42. Dyspepsia: poor digestion; indigestion
  43. Dysphasia: speech difficulty resulting from brain injury
  44. Dysphoria: sense of great unhappiness or dissatisfaction
  45. Dystopia: imaginary place where living conditions are dreadful
  46. Dystrophy: faulty nutrition
  47. Ecology: science dealing with the relation of the living things to their environment and to each other
  48. Empathy: the complete understanding of another’s feelings, motives, etc.
  49. ENDO: “within”
  50. Endogamy: marriage within the tribe, caste, or social group
  51. Endogenous: produced from within; due to internal causes
  52. Endoskeleton: internal skeleton or supporting framework in an animal
  53. EU: “good,” “well,” “advantageous”
  54. Eugenics: science dealing with improving the hereditary qualities (genes) of the human race
  55. Eulogize: write or speak in praise of someone
  56. Euphemism: substitution of a “good” expression for an unpleasant one. Example: passed away for death, or custodial engineer for janitor.
  57. Euphonious: pleasing in sound
  58. Euphoria: sense of great happiness or well-being
  59. Euthanasia: The act or practice of ending the life of an individual suffering from a terminal illness or an incurable condition, as by lethal injection or the suspension of extraordinary medical treatment (literally “advantageous death”)
  60. EXO: “out of,” “outside”
  61. Exogamy: marriage outside the tribe, caste, or social group
  62. Exogenous: produced from without; due to external causes
  63. Exoskeleton: hard protective structure developed outside the body, as the shell of a lobster
  64. Exotic: Excitingly strange
  65. Gastrectomy: surgical removal of part or all of the stomach
  66. Genealogy: account of the descent of a person or family from an ancestor
  67. GEO: “earth,” “ground”
  68. Geocentric: having or representing the earth as the center, as in former astronomical system
  69. Geology: the science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.
  70. Geopolitics: study of government and its policies as affected by physical geography
  71. Geotropism: response to the earth’s gravity, as the growing of roots downward in the ground
  72. HETERO: “different”
  73. Heterochromatic: having different colors
  74. Heterogeneous: differing in kind; dissimilar; varied
  75. Heteromorphic: exhibiting diversity of form
  76. Hierarchy: a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority
  77. Homeopathy: the treatment of disease by minute doses of natural substances that in a healthy person would produce symptoms of disease
  78. Homocentric: having the same center; concentric
  79. Homogeneous: of the same kind; similar; uniform
  80. Homophonic: having the same sound
  81. Hydrophobia: morbid (abnormal) fear of water
  82. HYPER: “over,” “above,” “beyond the ordinary”
  83. Hyperbole: exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
  84. Hypertension: abnormally high blood pressure
  85. Hypertrophy: enlargement of a body part or organ, as from excessive use
  86. HYPO: “under,” “beneath,” less than the ordinary”
  87. Hypodermic: injected on the skin
  88. Hypoglycemia: abnormally low level of sugar in the blood
  89. Hypothermia: subnormal body temperature
  90. Hypothetical: assumed without proof for the purpose of reasoning; an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
  91. Lobotomy: a surgical operation involving incision into the prefrontal lobe of the brain, formerly used to treat mental illness.
  92. LOGY: “science,” “study,” “account”
  93. MACRO: “large,” “long”
  94. Macrocosm: great world; universe
  95. Macron: horizontal mark indicating the vowel over which it is placed is long
  96. Mastectomy: surgical removal of a breast
  97. Matriarchy: a form of social organization in which the mother rules the family or tribe; descent being traced through the mother
  98. Meteorology: science dealing with the atmosphere and the weather
  99. MICRO: “small,” “minute”
  100. Microbe: very minute living organism; germ; microorganism
  101. Microbe: microorganism; microscopic living animal or plant
  102. Microbicide: agent or substance that destroys microbes
  103. Microdont: having small teeth
  104. MIS: hate
  105. Misanthrope: hater of humanity
  106. Misogamy: hatred of marriage
  107. Misogyny: hatred of women
  108. Misology: hatred of argument, reasoning, or discussion
  109. Misoneism: hatred of anything new
  110. Monarchy: ruled by a single person
  111. MONO (MON): “one,” “single,” “alone”
  112. Monogamy: marriage with one mate at a time
  113. Monogram: two or more letters interwoven to represent a name
  114. Monograph: a detailed written study of a single specialized subject or an aspect of it
  115. Monologue: long speech given by one person
  116. Monomania: exaggerated or obsessive enthusiasm for or preoccupation with one thing.
  117. Monophobia: fear of being alone
  118. Monosyllabic: having one syllable
  119. Monotheism: belief that there is one god
  120. Necrology: list of persons who have recently died
  121. Neurology: scientific study of the nervous system and its diseases
  122. Paleontology: The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, as represented by the fossils of plants, animals, and other organisms.
  123. PATH (PATHO, PATHY): 1. “feeling,” “suffering”; (2) “disease”
  124. Pathogenic: causing disease
  125. Pathological: due to disease
  126. Pathology: science dealing with the nature and causes of diseases
  127. Pathos: quality of drama, speech, literature, music, or events that arouses a feeling of pity or sadness
  128. Patriarchy: a form of social organization in which the father rules the family or tribe; descent being traced through the father
  129. PHIL: “loving,” fond of”
  130. Philanthropy: love of humanity, as shown in donations to charities and social causes
  131. Philatelist: stamp collector
  132. Philately: collection or study of stamps
  133. Philosopher: lover of, or searcher for, wisdom or knowledge
  134. Phlebotomy: the surgical opening or puncture of a vein in order to withdraw blood or introduce a fluid, or (historically) as part of the procedure of letting blood.
  135. PHOBIA: fear, dislike, aversion
  136. Photophobia: morbid aversion to light
  137. POD: “foot”
  138. Podiatrist: one who treats ailments of the foot
  139. Podium: dais; raised platform
  140. POLY: “many”
  141. Polyarchy: ruled by many
  142. Polychromatic: showing a variety of colors
  143. Polygamy: marriage to several mates at the same time
  144. Polyglot: person who speaks several languages
  145. Polymorphic: having various forms
  146. Polysyllabic: have more than one syllable
  147. Polytheism: belief that there is more than one god
  148. Psychopath: a person suffering from chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behavior
  149. Sociology: study of evolution, development, and functioning of human society
  150. Symbiosis: interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both
  151. Theology: study of religion and religious ideas
  152. Tome: one volume, or “cut” of a work of several volumes; scholarly book
  153. TOMY (TOM): “cutting,” “operation of incision”
  154. Tracheotomy: surgical operation of cutting into the windpipe (trachea) to create airway
  155. Tripod: utensil, stool, or caldron having three legs