Words of Greek Origin

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anthropology: science dealing with the origin, races, customs, and beliefs of humankind.
bacteriology: science dealing with the study of bacteria.
biology: science dealing with the study of living organisms.
cardiology: science dealing with the action and diseases of the heart.
criminolgy: scientific study of crimes and criminals.
dermatology: science dealing with the skin and its diseases.
ecology: science dealing with the relation of living things to their environment and to each other.
ethnology: branch of anthropology dealing with human races, their origin, distribution and culture.
genealogy: account of the descent of a person ot family from an ancestor.
geology: science dealing with the atmosphere and weather.
meteorology: science dealing with the atmosphere and weather.
morphology: 1. scientific study of the forms and structures of plants and animals.
2. form and structure of an organism or any of its parts.
mythology: account or study of myths.
necrology: list of persons whohave died recently.
neurology: scinetific study of the nervous system and its diseases.
paleontology: science delaing with life in the remote past as recorded in fossils.
pathology: 1. science dealing with the nature and cause of disease.
2. something abnormal.
petrology: scientific study of rocks.
physiology: science dealing with the functions and of living things or their organs.
psychology: science of the mind.
sociology: study of the evolution, development, and fucntioning of human society.
technology: use of science to achieve a practical purpose, applied science.
theology: study of religion and religious ideas.
abiogenesis: spontaneous generation (development of life from lifeless matter)

antonym - biogenesis
amphibious: able to live both on land and in ater.
antibiotic: antobacterial substance produced by a living organism.
autobiography: story of a person's life written by that person.
biochemistry: chemistry dealing with chemical compounds and processes in living plants and animals.
biocidal: destructive to life or living things.
biodegradable: capable of being readily decomposed into harmless substances by living microorganisms.
biogenesis: development of life from preexisting life.

antonym - abiogenesis
biography: story of a person's life written by another person.
biometry: statisitical calculation of the probable duration of human life.
biometrics: statistical analysis of biologi data.
biopsy: diagnostic examination of a piece of tissue from the living body.
biota: the living plants (flora) and living animals (fauna) of a region.
microbe: very minute living organism; microorganism; germ
symbiosis: the living together in mutually helpful association of two dissimilar organisms.
anatomy: 1. dissection of plants, animals, or anything else for the purpose of studying their structure.

2. structure of a plant or animal.
appendectomy: surgial removal of the appendix.
atom: smallest particle of an element (literally, "not cut" "indivisible")
atomizer: device for converting a liquid to a fine spray.
dichotomy: cutting or division into two; division.
gastrectomy: surgical removal of part or all of the stomach.
lobotomy: brain surgery for treatment of certain mental disorders.
mastectomy: surgical removal of a breast.
phlebotomy: opening of a vein to diminish the blood suppply.
tome: one volume, or "cut," of a work of several volums; scholarly book.
tonsillectomy: surgical removal of the tonsils.
tracheotomy: surgical operation of cutting into the trachea (windpipe).
homochromatic(adj): Having the same color
heterochromatic(adj): Having different colors
homogeneous(adj): Of the same kind; similiar; uniform
heterogeneous(adj): Differing in kind: dissimilar; varied
homology(n): fumdamental similarity of structure
heterolog(n): Lack of correspondence between parts
homomorphic(adj): Exhibiting similarity of form
heteromorphic(adj): Exhibiting diversity of form
Homonym(n): Word that sounds like another, but differs in meaning and spelling
Heteronym(n): Word spelled like another, but differing in sound and meaning
Homocentric(adj): Having the same center; concentric
Homophonic(adj): Having the same sound
Heteroclite(adj): Deviating from the common rule; abnormal; atypical
heterodox(adj): Opposed to accepted beliefs or established doctorines; unorthodox
hyperacidity(n): Excessive acidity
Hypoacidity(n): Weak acidity
Hyperglycemia(n): Excess of sugar in the blood
Hypoglycemia(n): Abnormally low level of sugar in the blood
Hypertension(n): Abnormally high blood pressure
Hypotension(n): Low blood pressure
Hyperthermia(n): Especially high fever; hyperprexia
Hypothermia(n): Subnormal body temperature
Hyperthyroid(adj): Marked by excessive activity of the thyroid gland
Hypothyroid(adj): Marked by deficient activity of the thyroid gland
Hyperbole(n): Extravagant exaggeration of a statement
Hypercritical(adj): Overcritical
Hyperemia(n): Superabundance of blood
hyperopia(n): Farsightedness
Hypersensite(adj): Excessively sensitive; supersensitive
hypertrophy(n): Enlargement of a body part or organ, as from excessive use.
Hypodermic(adj): Injected under the skin
Hypothesis(n): Theory or supposition assumed as a basis for reasoning
Hypothetical(adj): Assumed without proof for the purpose of reasoning; conjectural
Endocrine(adj): Secreting internally
Exocrine(adj): Secreting externally
endogamy(n): Marriage within the tribe, caste, or social group
exogamy(n): Marriage outside of the tribe, caste, or social group
Endgenous(adj): Produced from within; due to internal causes
exogenous(adj): Produced from without; due to external causes
endoskeleton(n): Internal skeleton or supporting framework in an animal
Exoskeleton(n): Hard protective structure developed outside the body, as the shell of a lobster
Endosmosis(n): Osmosis inward
Exomosis(n): Osmosis outward
Endocarditis(n): Inflammation of the lining of the heart
Endoderm(n): Membranelike tissue lining the digestive tract
Endoparasite(n): Parasite living in the internal organ of an animal
Endophyte(n): Plant growing within another plant
Exoteric(adj): External; exterior; readily understandable
Exotic(adj): 1. Introduced from a foreign country; not native
2. Exitingly strange
Anarchy(n): Total absence of the rule or government; confusion; disorder
Autarchy(n): Rule by an absolute sovereign
Hierarchy(n): Body of rulers or officials grouped in ranks, each being a subordinate to the rank above it
Matriarchy(n): Form of social organization in which the mother rules the family or tribe. Descent being traced through the mother.
Monarchy(n): State ruled by a single person, as a king or queen
Oligarchy(n): Form of government in which a few people have the power
Patriarchy(n): Form of social organization in which the father rules the family or tribe. Descent being traced through the father.
Geocentric(adj): Measured from the Earth's center; having the Earth as a center
Geodetuc(adj): Pertaining to geodesy(mathematics dealing with the Earth's shape and dimensions)
Geography(n): Study of the Earth's surface, climate, continents, people, products, etc.
Geology(n): Sciene dealing with the Earth's history as recorded in rocks
Geometry(n): Mathematics dealing with lines, angles, surfaces, and solids(literally measurement of land)
Geomorphic(adj): Pertaining to the shape of the Earth or the form of its surface
Geophysics(n): Science treating of the forces that modify the Earth
Geopolitics(n): Study of government and its policies as affected by physical geography
Geoponics(adj): Art or science of agriculture(literally working of the Earth)
Georgic(adj): Agricultural
Georgic(n): Poem of husbandry(farming)
Geotropism(n): Response to Earth's gravity, as the growing of roots downward in the ground
Apogee(n): Farthest point from the Earth in the orbit of a satellite
Perigee(N0: Nearest point to the Earth in the orbit of a satellite
Antipathy(n): Aversion; dislike
apathy(n): Lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or excitment; indifference
Empathy(n): The complete understanding of another's feelings, motives, etc
Pathetic(adj): Arousing pity
Pathos(n): Quality in drama, speech, literature, music, or events, that arouses a feeling of pity or sadness
Sympathy(n): A sharing of another's trouble; compassion
Telepathy(n): Transference of thoughts and feelings of one person to another by no apparent means of communication
Homepathy(n): System of medical practice that treats disease by administering minute doses of a remedy which, if given to a healthy person, would produce the symptoms of the disease treated.
Osteopath(n): Practiconer of osteopathy
Pathogenic(adj): Causing disease
Pathological(adj): Due to disease
Psychopathic(adj): 1. Pertaining to mental disease
2. Insane
Amorphous(adj): Without definite form; shapeless
Anthropomorphic(adj): Attributing human form or characteristics to beings not human, especially gods
Dimorphous(adj): Occuring under two distinct forms
Endomorphic(adj): Occurring within; internal
Metamorphosis(n): Change of form
Monomorphic(adj): Having a single form
Morphology(n): 1. Branch of biology dealing with form and structure of animals and plants
2. Form and strcture of an organism or any of its parts
Pericardium(n): Membrane enclosing the heart
Perigee(n): Nearest point to the Earth in the orbit of a satellite
Perihelion(n): Nearest point to the sun in the orbit of a planet or comet
Perimeter(n): The whole outer boundary or measurement of a surface or figure
Periodontics(n): Branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the bone and gum tissues supporting the teeth
Peripheral(adj): 1. On the periphery
2. Only slightly connected with what is essential; merely incidental
Periphrastic(adj): Expressed in a roundabout way
Periscope(n): Instrument permitting those in a submarine view of the surface
Peristalsis(n): Wavelike contraction of the walls of the intestines which propels contents onward
Peristyle(n): 1. Row of columns around a building or court
2. The space so enclosed
Peritonitis(n): Inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the organs.

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