Common Morphemes for Science

Science Morphemes

aero (air) - Aerobes, Aerospace

bio (life) - Biology, Biodegradable

geo (earth) - Geology, Geothermal

hydro (water) - Hydroelectric, Hydration

photo (light) - Photosynthesis, Photograph

therm (heat) - Thermometer, Thermal

astro (star) - Astronomy, Astronaut

mirco (small) - Microscope, Microorganism

macro (large) - Macronutrient, Macroscopic

cyto (cell) - Cytoplasm, Cytokinesis

gen (birth, origin) - Genetics, Pathogen

meter (measure) - Barometer, Diameter

ology (study of) - Ecology, Meteorology

path (disease) - Pathogen, Pathology

toxic (poison) - Toxin, Intoxicate