Roots G - L Flashcards

(27 cards)

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Gastronomy

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serving the stomach by providing good food

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Genealogy

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the study of history of a family

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Gerontology

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the study of social, cultural, psychological, cognitive and biological aspects of aging

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Graphology

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study of handwritings

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5
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Gynecology

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science of female reproductive health

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6
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Digression

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departure from the main issue

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7
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Heliotropism

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movement or growth relating to the sun

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Hemicycle

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a semicircular shape or structure

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Hemorrhage

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clotting of the blood

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10
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Hepatitis

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inflammation of the liver

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Herbicide

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chemical used to kill unwanted plants

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Histology

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study of the microscopic structure of tissues

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13
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Hydroponics

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growing plants in liquid nutrient solution

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Hypertension

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above normal pressure

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Hypoglycemia

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a condition in which your blood sugar(glucose) level is lower than normal

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16
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Geriatrics

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the branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health and care of old people

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Idiomatic

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using, containing, or denoting expressions that are natural to a native speaker

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Irredeemable

A

not able to be saved, improved, or corrected

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Interject

A

say (something) abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption

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Juvenile

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a child or young person who is not yet old enough to be regarded as an adult

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Laborious

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requiring considerable time and effort

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Lexicology

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the study of the form, meaning, of the words

23
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Leukemia

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a blood cancer caused by a rise in the number of white blood cells in your body

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Liposuction

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a surgical procedure that uses a suction technique to remove fat from specific areas of the body, such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms or neck

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Apatite
any of a group of calcium phosphate minerals as the chief constituent of bones and teeth
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Eloquent
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
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Elucidate
make(something) clear; explain