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STEMS 13
Body Parts
STEM | Definition of the STEM | Examples | Definitions of Examples 1 | Definitions of Examples 2 |
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capit, capt | head | decapitate, capital, captain, caption | decapitation=cutting off the head | captain=the head of the team |
carn | flesh | carnivorous, incarnate, reincarnation, carnal | incarnate=the physical or flesh form of something | carnal=describes things having to do with the flesh |
cenetri | center | concentric, centrifugal, centripetal, eccentric | eccentric=describes someone who is unique and therefore, outside of the center | heliocentric=the sun is the center of the Solar System |
cord, cor, cardi | heart | cordial, concord, discord, courage, encourage | courageous=having heart | cordial=sincere, heartfelt |
corp | body | corporation, corporal punishment, corpse, corpulent, corpus luteum | corporal=having to do with the body | corpse=a dead body |
dent, dont | tooth | dental, denture, orthodontist, periodontal | dentist=a doctor specializes in treatment of the teeth | dentilation=a stylistic feature that gives the appearance of teeth |
derm | skin | hypodermic, dermatology, epidermis, taxidermy | hypodermic=describes something that goes through the skin..i.e. a hypodermic needle | dermatologist=a doctor who specializes in skin and skin disorders |
dynam | power | dynamo, dynamic, dynamite, hydrodynamics | dynamite=a powerfully explosive material used in demolition | dynamic=describes something powerful or changing |
fort, forc | strong | fort, fortress, fortify, forte, fortitude | fortitude=tone's strength and resolve | fortify=to strengthen |
gastr (o) | stomach | gastric, gastronomic, gastritis, gastropod | gastritis=inflammation of the stomach | gastric=related to the stomach or gut |
gen | birth, race, produce, beginning | genesis, genetics, eugenics, genealogy, generate, genetic, antigen, pathogen | genesis=the beginnings | genetics=the study of origins through DNA |
gloss, glot | tongue | glossary, polyglot, epiglottis | glossary=the list of words at the end of a book | polyglot=someone who can use several languages |
hema, hemo | blood | hemorrhage, hemoglobin, hemophilia, hemostat | hemorrhage=a break that causes bleeding | hemoglobin=a substance found in blood that transfers oxygen to cells |
man | hand | manual, manage, manufacture, manacle, manicure, manifest, maneuver, emancipate | manacle=hand cuffs | manufacture=to create using your hands |