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Understanding Key Terms: From Epicenter to Glucose

Dive into the fascinating world of essential biological and geological terminologies, from "epicenter" to "glucose." Learn about the structures and processes that are crucial for life, such as respiration, digestion, and the role of vital nutrients like vitamins and sugars. This guide covers various prefixes and roots, explaining their meanings and significance. Enhance your vocabulary and comprehension of key concepts that underscore the interconnections in life, health, and the earth.

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Understanding Key Terms: From Epicenter to Glucose

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  1. Continuation of Stems 3A

  2. multi • multitude – many MANY!!!!!!!

  3. epi • epicenter – part of the earth’s surface on top of the earthquake area • epitaph – what is written on a gravestone • epithelial – the tissue on the body surface ON!!!!!!!

  4. rat • rational – able to think things through THINK!!!!!!!

  5. ous • glorious – full of glory • gorgeous – full of beauty FULL OF!!!!!!!

  6. gest • digestion – the process where food is broken down and carried throughout the body CARRY!!!!!!!

  7. spir • respiration - the act of breathing BREATHE!!!!!!!

  8. circum • circumference – the area around a circle AROUND!!!!!!!

  9. im • impatient – not patient • impossible – not possible • immune – not subject to some sickness NOT!!!!!!!

  10. phag • phagocyte – a cell that eats debris and foreign matter • esophagus – part of digestive system that comes into play when one eats EAT!!!!!!!

  11. vita • vital – extremely important to life • vitamins – compounds essential for healthy life LIFE!!!!!!!

  12. glott • epiglottis – flap at the root of the tongue that covers windpipe when swallowing • monoglot – knowing only one language or tongue TONGUE!!!!!!!

  13. hydro • hydrant – a pipe with a nozzle for drawing water WATER!!!!!!!

  14. zym • zymology – the fermentation of liquors FERMENT!!!!!!!

  15. ose • glucose – a simple sugar that is an energy source for living organisms • fructose – sugar that occurs in fruit juices and honey • sucrose – sugar found in plants and sugar beets SUGAR!!!!!!!

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