Roots G - L Flashcards
(27 cards)
Gastronomy
serving the stomach by providing good food
Genealogy
the study of history of a family
Gerontology
the study of social, cultural, psychological, cognitive and biological aspects of aging
Graphology
study of handwritings
Gynecology
science of female reproductive health
Digression
departure from the main issue
Heliotropism
movement or growth relating to the sun
Hemicycle
a semicircular shape or structure
Hemorrhage
clotting of the blood
Hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
Herbicide
chemical used to kill unwanted plants
Histology
study of the microscopic structure of tissues
Hydroponics
growing plants in liquid nutrient solution
Hypertension
above normal pressure
Hypoglycemia
a condition in which your blood sugar(glucose) level is lower than normal
Geriatrics
the branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health and care of old people
Idiomatic
using, containing, or denoting expressions that are natural to a native speaker
Irredeemable
not able to be saved, improved, or corrected
Interject
say (something) abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption
Juvenile
a child or young person who is not yet old enough to be regarded as an adult
Laborious
requiring considerable time and effort
Lexicology
the study of the form, meaning, of the words
Leukemia
a blood cancer caused by a rise in the number of white blood cells in your body
Liposuction
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