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Greek Roots #5
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10/26/2010
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neurology
 Definition
study of the nervous system
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neuritis
 Definition
inflammation of a nerve
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neurosis
 Definition
disorder of the nervous system
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economy
 Definition
management of a household, business or government
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autonomy
 Definition
self-regulatory
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agronomy
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land management
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pseudonym
 Definition
false name
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patronym
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father's last name
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anonymous
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without a name
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orthopedics
 Definition
field of medicine that deals with the treatment of bones and joints
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orthoptics
 Definition
branch of medicine that corrects eye problems
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orthodontist
 Definition
doctor who straightens teeth
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pediatrician
 Definition
children's doctor
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pedagogue
 Definition
instructor of children
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pedodontia
 Definition
branch of medicine that specializes in the treatment of child's teeth
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pedestrian
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traveling on foot
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podiatrist
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foot doctor
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tripod
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three-footed
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phantom
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something that SEEMS to appear
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cellophane
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see-through wrapping
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phenomenon
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a rare or unusual appearance
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osteoporosis
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bone disease
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ossify
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to make into or turn into bone
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ossuary
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a cemetery or other depository for bones
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sympathy
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feeling of sorrow for someone else's misfortune
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antipathy
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dislike
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apathy
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void of feeling; the "I Don't Care" attitude
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panmesia
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a theory that all mental impressions continue in memory
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panacea
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a cure-all
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panorama
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unlimited view
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