1. 10th grade Vocabulary
Greek Word Roots Part 9

2. “cutting or converting”, “operation of incision”
The Greek Root
tomy (tom):
“cutting or converting”, “operation of incision”

3. anatomy (n):
Dissection of plants, animals, or other things to study their structure; analysis. VIDEO
Example: Anatomy and Physiology are often classes that are required in order to go into the medical field. Why is studying this essential?

4. Appendectomy (n):
Surgical removal of the appendix. VIDEO

5. Atomizer (n):
Device for converting a liquid into a fine spray. VIDEO
Example: perfume, airbrushing .

6. dichotomy(n):
Cutting or division into two.

7. lobotomy(n): VIDEO
Brain surgery for treatment of certain mental disorders.

8. phlebotomy(n): Opening of a vein to diminish the blood supply.
Examples: donating blood, blood tests VIDEO

9. tome (n):
A volume forming part of a larger work. Examples: Encyclopedias

10. tonsillectomy(n)
Surgical removal of the tonsils.

11. tracheotomy(n):
Surgical operation of cutting into the trachea (windpipe).

12. Greek Roots Review Phobia- fear, dislike, aversion
Phil- loving, fond of
Mis-Hate
Dys- bad, ill, difficult
Eu- good, well, advantageous
Macro-large/long
Micro-small/ minute
A(n)- not, without
Mono-one, single, alone
Poly- many
Logy- science, study, account

13. Greek Roots Review
Bio-life
Tomy- cutting/converting