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Biology Root Words
Jones Senior High School

2. A- Root: Without Definition: Example: Abiotic 1
Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

3. Ab- Root: Away from Definition: Abduction Example: 2
A type of movement which draws a limb away from the median plane of the body
Abduction of the leg

4. Sphin- Root: Squeeze Definition: Sphincter Example: 3
A structure, usually a circular muscle, that constricts to control passage through a bodily canal
Location of two sphincters in the GI tract

5. Thromb- Root: Clot Definition: Thrombosis Example: 4
The formation of a blood clot in a vessel obstructing the flow of blood
Deep Vein Thrombosis

6. Gon- Root: Seed, Offspring Definition: Gonads Example: 5
The organ that produces gametes
Structure of an Ovary

7. Embol- Root: Wedge Definition: Embolism Example: 6
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

8. Immun- Root: Protection Definition: Immune System Example: 7
A collection of biological processes that protects an organism from illness
White blood cell engulfing an Anthrax bacterium

9. -Cide Root: Kill, destroy Definition: Pesticide Example: 8
A substance used to kill unwanted pests-insect, mammal, pathogen
DDT being sprayed around people to kill mosquitoes

10. Cervic- Root: Neck Definition: Cervix Example: 9
The neck of the uterus; lower narrow portion of the uterus that adjoins the vagina
Female Reproductive Diagram

11. Mal- Root: Bad Definition: Malignant Example: 10
Severe or worsening disease, commonly used to describe tumors that have the ability to cause death
A Malignant Melanoma-skin cancer

12. -Crin Root: Secrete Definition: Endocrine Example: 11
Body system that secretes extra- cellular chemical signals called hormones
Major Endocrine Glands

13. Aden- Root: Gland Definition: Adenoma Example: 12
A benign tumor (-oma) of a glandular origin
35lb Ovarian Adenoma

14. Macro- Root: Big,large Definition: Macromolecule Example: 13
A large molecule build through the polymerization of a monomer
The most important macromolecule-DNA

15. Micro- Root: Small, tiny Definition: Microorganism Example: 14
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

16. Alb- Root: White Definition: Albino Example: 15
Characterized by the distinct lack of the pigment melanin
Two Albino Fallow Bucks-UK

17. Lact- Root: Milk Definition: Lactose Example: 16
The sugar that is most notably found in milk
Silk-Soy Milk is the great tasting alternative for people intolerant to lactose

18. Oculo- Root: Eye Definition: Ocular Example: 17
Perceived or pertaining to the eyes, or an eyepiece
The Human Eye

19. Circum- Root: Around Definition: Circumference Example: 18
The distance around the outside of a circle
The circumference around the worlds largest Sequoia is approx. 109 feet

20. Plegia- Root: Paralysis Definition: Paraplegic Example: 19
The impairment or loss of motor/sensory function in the lower extremities
Some paraplegics compete in sports, not designed for wimps-Murderball

21. Thorac- Root: Chest Definition: Thoracic Cavity Example: 20
The chamber of the human body that contains the vital organs-lungs and heart
Thoracic Cavity Diagram

22. A- Root: Without Definition: Example: Abiotic 21
Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers

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Nonliving components of the biosphere
Vasquez Rock Formation-made famous by Power Rangers