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1 Etymology [et-uh-mol-uh-jee] noun, plural et·y·mol·o·gies.
1. the derivation of a word. Synonyms: word origin, word source, derivation, origin. 2. a chronological account of the birth and development of a particular word or element of a word, often delineating its spread from one language to another and its evolving changes in form and meaning. Synonyms: word history, word lore, historical development. 3. the study of historical linguistic change, especially as manifested in individual words.

2 Definition: Both Example: Amphibian

3 Definition: Against Example: Antibiotic

4 Definition: Skin Example: Dermatology, Dermatitis

5 Definition: To cut Example: Appendectomy

6 Definition: Plant Example: Phytoplankton

7 Definition: Disease Example: Pathology

8 Definition: Egg Example: Oogenesis

9 Definition: Inflammation Example: Arthritis

10 Definition: First Example: Prototype, Protozoa

11 Definition: To feed Example: Autotroph, Herbivore
-troph or -vor Definition: To feed Example: Autotroph, Herbivore

12 Definition: Foot or Feet Example: Podiatrist, Quadruped
-ped or -pod Definition: Foot or Feet Example: Podiatrist, Quadruped

13 Definition: Study of Example: Biology, Dermatology

14 Definition: To Kill Example: Pesticide, Homicide

15 Definition: Remain the same Example: Homeostasis

16 Definition: Light Example: Photosynthesis

17 Definition: Joint Example: Arthritis
Arthro- Definition: Joint Example: Arthritis

18 Definition: One Example: Monohybrid

19 Definition: Small Example: Microscope

20 Definition: Large Example: Macromolecule

21 Definition: Below or Insufficient Example: Hypotonic, Hypodermic

22 Definition: Above or Excessive Example: Hyperactive, Hypertonic

23 Definition: Same Example: Homozygous
Homo- or Homeo- Definition: Same Example: Homozygous

24 Definition: Different Example: Heterozygous

25 Definition: Removal of or To break down Example: Decompose

26 Definition: Green Example: Chlorophyll

27 Definition: Flesh or Meat Example: Carnivore

28 Definition: Life Example: Biology, Biodiesel

29 Definition: Two Example: Biped, Dissect
Bi- or Di- Definition: Two Example: Biped, Dissect

30 Definition: Self Example: Autotroph, Automobile

31 Definition: Ancient Example: Archeology


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