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Antropology
science dealing with the origin, races, customs, and beliefs of humankind
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Bacteriology
study of bacteria
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cardiology
science dealing with the action and diseases of the heart
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Criminology
scientific study of crimes and criminals
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dermatology
science dealing with the skin and its diseases
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ecology
Scientific study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and their environment
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ethnology
branch of anthropology dealing with human races, their origin, distribution, culture, etc.
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genealogy
account of the descent of a person or family from an ancestor
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geology
science dealing with the earth's history as recorded in rocks
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Meteorology
science dealing with the atmosphere and weather
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Morphology
scientific study of the forms and structures of plants and animals
form and structure of an organism or any of its parts
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mythology
account or study of myths
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necrology
list of persons who have died recently; obituary
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neurology
scientific study of the nervous system and its diseases
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Paleontology
science dealing with life in the remote past as recorded in fossils
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pathology
science dealing with the nature and causes of disease
something abnormal
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petrology
scientific study of rocks
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Physiology
science dealing with the functions of living things or their organs
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pyschology
study of the mind
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Sociology
study of the evolution, development, and functioning of human society
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Technology
use of scienc to achieve a practical purpose: applied science;engineering
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theology
the study of religion and religious ideas
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Abiogenesis
spontaneous generation (development of life from lifeless matter)
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amphibious
1. able to live both on land and in water
2. attacking with coordinated land, sea, and air forces
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antibiotic
germ-killing substance produced by or derived from a microorganism
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autobiography
story of a person's life written by that person
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Biochemistry
chemistry dealing with chemical compounds and processes in living plants and animals
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biocidal
destructive to life or living things
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biodegradable
Able to be broken down naturally
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Biogenesis
development of life from preexisting life
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biography
story of a person's life written by another person
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Biology
the scientific study of life
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biometry or biometrics
statistical analysis of biological data
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biopsy
diagnostic examination of a piece of tissue from the living body
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biota
plants (flora) and animals (fauna) living in a region
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microbe
microscopic life form; microorganism; germ
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Symbiosis
living together in mutually helpful association of two dissimilar organisms
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anatomy
dissection of plants, animals, or other things to study their structure; analysis
Structure of plant or animal
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appendectomy
surgical removal of the appendix
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atom
Smallest particle of an element
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atomizer
device for converting a liquid to a fine spray
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dichotomy
cutting or division into two; division
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gastrectomy
surgical removal of part or all of the stomach
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lobotomy
brain surgery for treatment of certain mental disorders
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mastectomy
surgical removal of a breast
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phiebotomy
opening of a vein to diminish the blood supply
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tome
one volume, or "cut," of a work of several volumes; scholarly book
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Tonsillectomy
surgical removal of tonsils
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tracheotmy
surgical opperation of cutting into the trachea
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antipodes
parts of the globe diametrically opposite to each other
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arthropod
invertebrate with jointed legs
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chiropodist
one who treats ailments of the human foot
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dipody
verse (line of poetry) consisting of two feet; a dimeter
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podium
1. dais; raised platform
2. low wall serving as a foundation
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pseudopod
A "false foot" or temporary extension of the protoplasm, as in the ameba, to enable the organism to move and take in food
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tripod
utensil, stool, or caldron having three legs
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unipod
one-legged support
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homochromatic
having the same color; monochromatic; unicolor
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heterochromatic
having different colors
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homogeneous
of the same kind; similar; uniform
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heterogeneous
different in kind; dissimilar; varied
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homology
similarity in structure
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heterology
dissimilarity in structure
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homomorphic
exhibiting similarity of form
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heteromorphic
exhibiting diversity of form
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homonym
A word the same as another in sound and spelling, but has a different meaning
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heteronym
word spelled like another, but differing in sound and meaning
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homocentric
having the same center; concentric
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Homophonic
having the same sound or voice
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heteroclite
1. deviating from the common rule; abnormal; atypical
2. person or thing deviating from the common rule
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heterodox
opposed to accepted beliefs or established doctrines, especially in religion; unorthodox
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hyperacidity
excessive acidity
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hypoacidity
weak acidity
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hyperglycemia
excessive sugar in the blood
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Hypoglycemia
abnormally low level of sugar in the blood
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Hypertension
abnormally high blood pressure
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hypotension
low blood pressure
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hyperthermia
especially high fever; hyperpyrexia
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hypothermia
subnormal body temperature
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hyperthyroid
marked by excessive activity of the thyroid gland
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hypothyroid
marked by deficient activity of the thyroid gland
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hyperactive
overactive
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Hyperbole
extreme exaggeration
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hypercritical
overcritical
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hypermia
superabundance of blood
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hyperopia
farsightedness
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hypersensitive
excessively sensitive; supersensitive
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hypertrophy
excessive growth or development, as of a body part
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hypodermic
injected under the skin
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Hypothesis
theory of suppostition assumed as a basis for reasoning
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hypothetical
assumed without proof for the purpose of reasoning; conjectural
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endocrine
secreting internally
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exocrine
secreting externally
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endogamy
marriage within the tribe, caste, or social group
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Exogamy
marriage outside the tribe, caste, or social group
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endogenous
produced from within; due to internal causes
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exogenous
produced from without; due to external causes
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endoskeleton
internal skeleton or supporting framework in an animal
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exoskeleton
hard protective structure developed outside the body, as the shell of a lobster
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endosmosis
osmosis inward
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