Flashcard on Vocabulary and Roots

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What does the Greek/Latin root 'therm' mean?

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Heat

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What does the Greek/Latin root 'ped/pod' mean?

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Foot

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What is a thermostat?

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A device that regulates temperature.

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What does the Greek/Latin root 'therm' refer to in terms of temperature?

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It refers to temperature.

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What is a podiatrist?

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A doctor that specializes in feet.

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What is the meaning of the word 'thermal'?

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Relating to heat.

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What does the prefix 'thermo-' indicate in scientific terms?

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It indicates heat or temperature.

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What is the meaning of the word 'pediatric'?

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Relating to the medical care of children, derived from 'ped' meaning foot.

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What does the term 'thermometer' refer to?

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An instrument for measuring temperature.

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What does the root 'pod' imply in the word 'tripod'?

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It implies 'foot', as a tripod has three feet.