Words Derived From Greek

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PHOBIA: "fear," "dislike," "aversion"
PHIL (PHILO): "loving," "fond of"
MIS: "hate" (MIS means the opposite of PHIL.)
DYS: "bad," "ill," "difficult"
EU: "good," "well," "advantageous" (EU means the opposite of DYS.)
MACRO: "large," "long"
MICRO: "small," "minute"
A (AN): "not," "without
MONO (MON): "one," "single," "alone"
POLY: "many"
LOGY: "science," "study," "account"
BIO: "life"
TOMY (TOM): "cutting," "operation of incision"
POD: "foot"
HYPER: "over," "above," "beyond the ordinary"
HYPO: "under," "beneath," "less than the ordinary"
HOMO: "one and the same," "like"
HETERO: "different"
ENDO: "within"
EXO: "out of," "outside"
ARCHY: "rule"
GEO: "earth," "ground"
PATH (PATHO, PATHY): (1) "feeling," "suffering"; (2) "disease"
MORPH: "form"
PERI: "around," "about," "near," "enclosing"
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  1. acrophobia
    a morbid fear of great heights
  2. agoraphobia
    a morbid fear of open spaces
  3. Anglophobia
    dislike (or fear) of Britain and British customs
  4. claustrophobia
    a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
  5. hydrophobia
    a morbid fear of water
  6. phobia
    an anxiety disorder characterized by irrational fear
  7. photophobia
    pain in the eye resulting from exposure to bright light
  8. xenophobia
    a fear of foreigners or strangers
  9. Francophobe
    a person who hates France and everything French
  10. anglophobe
    a person who hates England and everything English
  11. philanthropist
    someone who makes charitable donations
  12. philanthropy
    the act of donating money or time to promote human welfare
  13. philatelist
    a collector and student of postage stamps
  14. philately
    the collection and study of postage stamps
  15. philharmonic
    composing or characteristic of an orchestral group
  16. philhellenism
    admiration for Greece and the Greeks and Greek customs
  17. philogyny
    admiration for women
  18. philology
    the humanistic study of language and literature
  19. philosopher
    a specialist in the investigation of existence and knowledge
  20. anglophile
    an admirer of England and English things
  21. bibliophile
    someone who loves and usually collects books
  22. Francophile
    an admirer of France and everything French
  23. misanthrope
    someone who dislikes people in general
  24. misanthropy
    hatred of mankind
  25. misogamy
    hatred of marriage
  26. misogyny
    hatred of women
  27. misology
    hatred of reasoning
  28. misoneism
    hatred of change or innovation
  29. dysentery
    an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea
  30. dysfunction
    any disturbance in the working of an organ or body part
  31. dyslexia
    impaired ability to learn to read
  32. dyslogistic
    expressing disapproval
  33. dyspepsia
    a digestive disorder characterized by heartburn or nausea
  34. dysphagia
    condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful
  35. dysphasia
    an impairment of language (especially speech production) that is usually due to brain damage
  36. dysphoria
    abnormal depression and discontent
  37. dystopia
    state in which the conditions of life are extremely bad
  38. dystrophy
    any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
  39. eugenics
    the promotion of controlled breeding in human populations
  40. eulogize
    praise formally and eloquently
  41. euphemism
    an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one
  42. euphonious
    having a pleasant sound
  43. euphoria
    a feeling of great elation
  44. euthanasia
    the act of killing someone painlessly
  45. euthenics
    the study of methods of improving human well-being and efficient functioning by improving environmental conditions
  46. macro
    very large in scale or scope or capability
  47. macrocosm
    everything that exists anywhere
  48. macron
    a diacritical mark (-) placed above a vowel to indicate a long sound
  49. macroscopic
    visible to the naked eye; using the naked eye
  50. microbe
    a minute life form, especially one that causes disease
  51. microfilm
    a medium for photographing and storing data at greatly reduced size
  52. microgram
    one millionth (1/1,000,000) gram
  53. amorphous
    having no definite form or distinct shape
  54. anarchy
    a state of lawlessness and disorder
  55. anemia
    a deficiency of red blood cells
  56. anesthesia
    loss of bodily sensation
  57. anesthetic
    a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
  58. anhydrous
    without water; especially without water of crystallization
  59. anomaly
    deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule
  60. anomalous
    deviating from the general or common order or type
  61. anonymous
    having no known name or identity or known source
  62. anoxia
    severe hypoxia
  63. apnea
    temporary cessation of breathing, especially while sleeping
  64. aseptic
    free of pathological microorganisms
  65. asymptomatic
    having no signs or manifestations of an illness or disease
  66. atheism
    the doctrine or belief that there is no God
  67. atrophy
    a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
  68. atypical
    not representative of a group, class, or type
  69. monarchy
    autocracy governed by a ruler who usually inherits authority
  70. monochromatic
    having or appearing to have only one color
  71. monocle
    lens for correcting defective vision in one eye
  72. monogamy
    having only one spouse at a time
  73. monogram
    a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined
  74. monograph
    a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
  75. monolith
    a single great stone, often in the form of a column
  76. monolithic
    imposing in size or bulk or solidity
  77. monologue
    a dramatic speech by a single actor
  78. monomania
    an unhealthy obsession or preoccupation with one thing
  79. monosyllabic
    having or consisting of only one vowel or vowel-like sound
  80. monotheism
    belief in a single God
  81. monotonous
    sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch
  82. polychromatic
    composed of more than one wavelength
  83. polygamy
    having more than one spouse at a time
  84. polyglot
    a person who speaks more than one language
  85. polygon
    a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides
  86. polymorphic
    having or occurring in several distinct forms
  87. polyphonic
    of or relating to or characterized by polyphony
  88. polysyllabic
    having or characterized by words of more than three syllables
  89. polytechnic
    a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences
  90. polytheism
    belief in multiple gods
  91. anthropology
    science of the origins and social relationships of humans
  92. bacteriology
    the study of certain single-celled microorganisms
  93. biology
    the science that studies living organisms
  94. cardiology
    the branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases
  95. criminology
    the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement
  96. dermatology
    the branch of medicine dealing with the skin
  97. ecology
    the environment as it relates to living organisms
  98. ethnology
    branch of anthropology dealing with divisions of humankind
  99. genealogy
    the study or investigation of ancestry and family history
  100. geology
    science of the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
  101. meteorology
    the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere
  102. morphology
    the study of the structure of animals and plants
  103. mythology
    the body of stories associated with a culture or institution
  104. necrology
    a list of people who died recently
  105. neurology
    the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system
  106. paleontology
    the earth science that studies fossil organisms
  107. pathology
    the branch of medical science that studies diseases
  108. petrology
    the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification
  109. physiology
    the science dealing with the functioning of organisms
  110. psychology
    the science of mental life
  111. sociology
    the study and classification of human societies
  112. technology
    the practical application of science to commerce or industry
  113. theology
    the rational and systematic study of religion
  114. abiogenesis
    a hypothesis that living things arose from nonliving matter
  115. amphibious
    relating to vertebrates that live on land but breed in water
  116. antibiotic
    a substance used to kill microorganisms and cure infections
  117. autobiography
    a book or account of your own life
  118. biochemistry
    the study of substances and processes inside living things
  119. biodegradable
    capable of being decomposed
  120. biogenesis
    the production of living organisms from other living organisms
  121. biography
    an account of the series of events making up a person's life
  122. biology
    the science that studies living organisms
  123. biometry
    a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis
  124. biometrics
    a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis
  125. biopsy
    the removal and examination of tissue from a living body
  126. biota
    all the plant and animal life of a particular region
  127. microbe
    a minute life form, especially one that causes disease
  128. symbiosis
    the relation between two interdependent species of organisms
  129. anatomy
    the study of the structure of animals
  130. appendectomy
    surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
  131. atom
    the smallest component of an element
  132. atomizer
    a dispenser that turns a liquid into a fine mist
  133. dichotomy
    a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
  134. gastrectomy
    surgical removal of all or part of the stomach
  135. lobotomy
    surgery on nerves to and from the frontal lobe of the brain
  136. mastectomy
    surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor
  137. phlebotomy
    surgical incision into a vein to draw blood
  138. tome
    a large and scholarly book
  139. tonsillectomy
    surgical removal of the palatine tonsils
  140. tracheotomy
    an operation to allow air to flow through the windpipe
  141. antipodes
    two places on direct opposite sides of the Earth
  142. arthropod
    invertebrate having jointed limbs and a segmented body
  143. chiropodist
    a specialist in care for the feet
  144. podiatrist
    a specialist in care for the feet
  145. podium
    a platform raised above the surrounding level
  146. pseudopod
    temporary outgrowth of a cell used for locomotion or feeding
  147. pseudopodium
    temporary outgrowth used by some microorganisms as an organ of feeding or locomotion
  148. tripod
    a three-legged rack used for support
  149. hyperacidity
    excessive acidity
  150. hyperglycemia
    abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes
  151. hypoglycemia
    abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet
  152. hypertension
    a disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high
  153. hypotension
    abnormally low blood pressure
  154. hyperthermia
    abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced
  155. hypothermia
    subnormal body temperature
  156. hyperactive
    displaying excessive movement, restlessness, or talkativeness
  157. hyperbole
    extravagant exaggeration
  158. hypercritical
    inclined to judge too severely
  159. hyperemia
    increased blood in an organ or other body part
  160. hyperopia
    abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
  161. hypersensitive
    having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility
  162. hypertrophy
    abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ
  163. hypodermic
    a piston syringe that is fitted with a needle for injections
  164. hypothesis
    a tentative insight that is not yet verified or tested
  165. hypothetical
    a conjectural possibility or circumstance
  166. homochromatic
    having only one wavelength
  167. homogeneous
    all of the same or similar kind or nature
  168. heterogeneous
    consisting of elements not of the same kind or nature
  169. homology
    sameness or correspondence in position, structure, function, or origin
  170. heterology
    the lack of correspondence of apparently similar body parts
  171. homonym
    a word pronounced or spelled the same with another meaning
  172. heteronym
    a word spelled like another word with a different meaning and pronunciation
  173. homocentric
    having a common center
  174. homophonic
    having the same sound
  175. heterodox
    characterized by departure from accepted standards
  176. endocrine
    of or belonging to glands that secrete hormones
  177. exocrine
    a gland that secretes externally through a duct
  178. endogamy
    marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law
  179. exogamy
    marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law
  180. endogenous
    derived or originating internally
  181. exogenous
    derived or originating externally
  182. endoskeleton
    the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure
  183. exoskeleton
    the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs
  184. endocarditis
    inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves
  185. endoderm
    the inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems
  186. endoparasite
    any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms)
  187. exotic
    characteristic of another place or part of the world
  188. exoteric
    suitable for the general public
  189. anarchy
    a state of lawlessness and disorder
  190. autarchy
    a political system governed by a single individual
  191. hierarchy
    a series of ordered groupings within a system
  192. matriarchy
    social organization in which a female is the family head
  193. monarchy
    autocracy governed by a ruler who usually inherits authority
  194. oligarchy
    a political system governed by a few people
  195. patriarchy
    a form of social organization in which men hold power
  196. geocentric
    having the earth in the middle
  197. geodetic
    relating to or determined by the study of the earth's shape
  198. geography
    study of the earth's surface
  199. geology
    science of the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
  200. geometry
    the mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
  201. geophysics
    the science of energy and matter's interaction as it relates to Earth
  202. geopolitics
    influence of location, demographics, etc. on foreign policy
  203. geotropism
    an orienting response to gravity
  204. apogee
    the farthest point in an orbit around the Earth
  205. antipathy
    a feeling of intense dislike
  206. apathy
    an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  207. empathy
    understanding and entering into another's feelings
  208. pathetic
    deserving or inciting pity
  209. pathos
    a quality that arouses emotions, especially pity or sorrow
  210. sympathy
    sharing the feelings of others, especially sorrow or anguish
  211. telepathy
    extrasensory communication from one mind to another
  212. homeopathy
    a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated
  213. osteopath
    a therapist who manipulates the skeleton and muscles
  214. pathogenic
    able to cause disease
  215. pathological
    relating to the study of diseases
  216. psychopathic
    suffering from an undiagnosed mental disorder
  217. amorphous
    having no definite form or distinct shape
  218. anthropomorphic
    suggesting human features for animals or inanimate things
  219. dimorphous
    occurring or existing in two different forms
  220. endomorphic
    having a squat and fleshy build
  221. metamorphosis
    striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
  222. morphology
    the study of the structure of animals and plants
  223. pericardium
    a serous membrane with two layers that surrounds the heart
  224. perigee
    the nearest point in an orbit around the Earth
  225. perihelion
    periapsis in solar orbit
  226. perimeter
    a line enclosing a plane area
  227. periodontics
    the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth
  228. peripatetic
    traveling especially on foot
  229. peripheral
    on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary
  230. periphrastic
    roundabout and unnecessarily wordy
  231. periscope
    an instrument providing a view of an obstructed field
  232. peristalsis
    wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract
  233. peristyle
    a colonnade surrounding a building or enclosing a court
  234. peritonitis
    inflammation of the peritoneum
Created on Mon Mar 18 10:22:58 EDT 2013 (updated Wed Jun 26 22:26:37 EDT 2013)

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