Biology Root Words Jones Senior High School Root
Biology Root Words Jones Senior High School
Root: A- Definition: Without Example: Abiotic Nonliving components of the biosphere Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers 1
Root: Ab- Definition: Away from Example: Abduction A type of movement which draws a limb away from the median plane of the body Abduction of the leg 2
Root: Sphin- Definition: Squeeze Example: Sphincter 3 A structure, usually a circular muscle, that constricts to control passage through a bodily canal Location of two sphincters in the GI tract
Root: Thromb- Definition: Clot Example: Thrombosis The formation of a blood clot in a vessel obstructing the flow of blood Deep Vein Thrombosis 4
5 Root: Gon- Definition: Seed, Offspring Example: Gonads The organ that produces gametes Structure of an Ovary
Root: Embol- Definition: Wedge Example: Embolism When an object migrates from one part of the body and cause a blockage in a vessel elsewhere in the body Embolism in the Leg 6
7 Root: Immun- Definition: Protection Example: Immune System A collection of biological processes that protects an organism from illness White blood cell engulfing an Anthrax bacterium
Root: -Cide Definition: Kill, destroy Example: Pesticide 8 A substance used to kill unwanted pests-insect, mammal, pathogen DDT being sprayed around people to kill mosquitoes
Root: Cervic- Definition: Neck Example: Cervix The neck of the uterus; lower narrow portion of the uterus that adjoins the vagina Female Reproductive Diagram 9
Root: Mal- Definition: Bad Example: Malignant Severe or worsening disease, commonly used to describe tumors that have the ability to cause death 10 A Malignant Melanoma-skin cancer
Root: -Crin Definition: Secrete Example: Endocrine Body system that secretes extracellular chemical signals called hormones Major Endocrine Glands 11
Root: Aden- Definition: Gland Example: Adenoma A benign tumor (-oma) of a glandular origin 35 lb Ovarian Adenoma 12
Root: Macro- Definition: Big, large Example: Macromolecu le 13 A large molecule build through the polymerization of a monomer The most important macromolecule-DNA
Root: Micro- Definition: Small, tiny Example: Microorganis m An organism that is to small to be seen by the human eye, also called a microbe Protists Volvox, a colonial algae w/small colonies inside 14
Root: Alb- Definition: White Example: Albino Characterized by the distinct lack of the pigment melanin Two Albino Fallow Bucks-UK 15
Root: Lact- Definition: Milk Example: Lactose 16 The sugar that is most notably found in milk Silk-Soy Milk is the great tasting alternative for people intolerant to lactose
Root: Oculo- Definition: Eye Example: Ocular Perceived or pertaining to the eyes, or an eyepiece The Human Eye 17
Root: Circum- Definition: Around Example: Circumferenc e 18 The distance around the outside of a circle The circumference around the worlds largest Sequoia is approx. 109 feet
Root: Plegia- Definition: Paralysis Example: Paraplegic 19 The impairment or loss of motor/sensory function in the lower extremities Some paraplegics compete in sports, not designed for wimps-Murderball
20 Root: Thorac- Definition: Chest Example: Thoracic Cavity The chamber of the human body that contains the vital organs-lungs and heart Thoracic Cavity Diagram
Root: A- Definition: Without Example: Abiotic Nonliving components of the biosphere Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers 21
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