Root Words Week 4
Helio Sun Heliotropic – turning toward the sun (plants) Heliograph, Heliotropism, Helianthus
Hem Blood Hematoma – bruise Hemorrhage, Hemoglobin
Heter Different, Other Heteronym – 2 words with same spelling but different meanings Heterodox, Heterogeneous
Homo, Homeo Same, Alike Homocentric – sharing the same center Homogeneous, Homonym, Homeopath
Hydr Water, Liquid Hydraulic – operated by force created by water Hydrant, Hydrate, Hydrophobia
Iatr Heal, Cure, Medical Care Geriatrics – medical treatment of the elderly Pediatrician, Podiatry
Icon Image Iconoclast – someone who destroys religious images and traditional beliefs Icon, Iconology, Iconography
Idi, Idio Odd, Peculiar, Distinct Idiom – a peculiar expression Idiot, Idiosyncrasy, Idiomatic
Iso Equal Isometric – having equality of measure Isothermal, Isobar
Leuc, Leuk White Leucocyte – white cell Leukemia, Leucine