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antipodes |
parts of the globe diametrically opposite |
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arthropod |
any invertebrate with jointed legs |
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chiropodist |
treats ailments of the foot |
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dipody |
verse consisting of two feet, a dimeter |
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podiatrist |
another word for chiropodist |
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podium |
raised platform |
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pseudopod |
temporary extension of the protoplasm, to enable organism to move and take in food |
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tripod |
utensil, stool, or caldron having three legs |
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unipod |
one-legged support |
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homochromatic |
having the same color |
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heterochromatic |
having different colors |
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homogeneous |
of the same kind; similar |
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heterogeneous |
differing in kind; dissimilar |
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homology |
fundamental similarity of structure |
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heterology |
lack of correspondence between parts |
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homomorphic |
exhibiting similarity of form |
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heteromorphic |
exhibiting diversity in form |
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homonym |
word that sounds like another but differs in meaning and spelling |
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heteronym |
word spelled like another but differing in sound and meaning |
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homocentric |
having the same center |
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homophonic |
having the same sound |
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heteroclite |
deviating from the common rule;abnormal |
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heterodox |
opposed to accepted beliefs or established doctrines; unorthodox |
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hyperacidity |
excessive acidity |
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hypoacidity |
weak acidity |
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hyperglycemia |
excess of sugar in the blood |
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hypoglycemia |
abnormally low level of sugar in the blood |
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hypertension |
abnormally high blood pressure |
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hypotension |
low blood pressure |
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hyperthermia |
especially high fever; hyperpyrexia |
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hypothermia |
subnormal body temperature |
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hyperthyroid |
marked by excessive activity of the thyroid gland |
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hypothyroid |
marked by deficient activity of the thyroid gland |
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hyperactive |
overactive |
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hyperbole |
extravagant exaggeration of statement |
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hypercritical |
overcritical |
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hyperemia |
superabundance of blood |
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hyperopia |
farsightedness |
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hypersensitive |
excessively sensitive |
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hypertrophy |
enlargement of a body part or organ, as from excessive use |
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hypodermic |
injected under the skin |
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hypothesis |
theory or supposition assumed as a basis for reasoning |
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hypothetical |
assumed without proof for the purpose of reasoning |
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endocrine |
secreting internally |
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exocrine |
secreting externally |
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endogamy |
marriage within the tribe, caste, or social group |
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exogamy |
marriage outside the tribe, caste, or social group |
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endogenous |
produced from within; due to internal causes |
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exogenous |
produced from without; due to external causes |
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endoskeleton |
internal skeleton or supporting framework in an animal |
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exoskeleton |
hard protecting structure developed outside the body |
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endosmosis |
osmosis inward |
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exosmosis |
osmosis outward |
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endocarditis |
inflammation of the lining of the heart |
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endoderm |
membranelike tissue lining the digestive tract |
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endoparasite |
parasite living in the internal organs of an animal |
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endophyte |
plant growing within another plant |
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exoteric |
external; exterior; readily understandable |
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exotic |
introduced from a foreign country, not native |
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anarchy |
total absense of rule or government; confusion; disorder |
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autarchy |
rule by an absolute sovereign |
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hierarchy |
body of rulers or officials grouped in ranks |
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matriarchy |
form of social organization in which the mother rules the family or tribe |
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monarchy |
state ruled over by a single person, as a king or queen |
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oligarchy |
form of government in which a few people have the power |
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patriarchy |
form of social organization in which the father rules the family or tribe |
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geocentric |
measured from the earth's center; having the earth as a center |
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geodetic |
pertaining to geodesy( earth's shape and dimensions) |
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geography |
study of the earth's surface, climate, continents, etc. |
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geology |
science dealing with the earth's history as recorded in rocks |
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geometry |
mathematics dealing with lines, angles, surfaces, and solids |
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geomorphic |
pertaining to the shape of the earth or the form of its surface |
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geophysics |
science treating of the forces that modify the earth |
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geopolitics |
study of government and its policies as affected by physical geography |
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geoponics |
art or science of agriculture |
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georgic(adj) |
agricultural |
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georgic(n) |
poem of husbandry(farming)` |
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geotropism |
response to earth's gravity, as the growing of roots downward in the ground |
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apogee |
farthest point from the earth in the orbit of a satellite |
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perigee |
nearest point to the earth in the orbit of a satellite |
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antipathy |
aversion; dislike |
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apathy |
lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or excitement |
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empathy |
the complete understanding of another's feelings |
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pathetic |
arousing pity |
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pathos |
quality in drama, speech, literature, music, or events that arouses a feeling of pity or sadness |
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sympathy |
a sharing of another's trouble; compassion |
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telepathy |
transference of the thoughts and feelings of one person to another by no apparent means of communication |
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homeopathy |
system of medical practice that treats disease by administering minute doses of a remedy which, if given to healthy persons, would produce symptoms of the disease treated |
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osteopath |
practitioner of the treatment of diseases by manipulation of the bones, muscles, nerves, etc. |
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pathogenic |
causing disease |
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pathological |
due to disease |
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psychopathic |
pertaining to mental disease; insane |
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amorphous |
without definite form; shapeless |
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anthropomorphic |
attributing human form or characteristics to beings not human, especially gods |
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dimorphous |
occuring under two distinct forms |
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endomorphic |
occuring within; internal |
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heteromorphic |
exhibiting diversity of form |
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metamorphosis |
change of form |
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monomorphic |
having a single form |
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morphology |
branch of biology dealing with form and structure of animals and plants; form and structure of an organism or any of its parts |
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pericardium |
membranous sac enclosing the heart |
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perihelion |
nearest point to the sun in the orbit of a planet or comet |
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perimeter |
the whole outer boundary or measurement of a surface or figure |
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periodontics |
branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the bone and gum tissues supporting the teeth |
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peripheral |
1. outside or away from the central part 2. only slightly connected with what is essential |
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periphrastic |
expressed in a roundabout way |
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periscope |
instrument permitting those in a submarine a view of the surface |
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peristalsis |
wavelike contration of the walls of the intestines which propels contents onward |
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peristyle |
row of columns around a building or court; the space so enclosed |
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peritonitis |
inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the organs |
