Greek Root Words: Spelling Quizs with definition

orthodontist

• A dentist who is qualified to treat irregularities in the teeth and jaws.

• A specialist in oral surgery.

• A doctor who focuses on gum diseases.

• A healthcare professional who provides dental hygiene services.

hypothermia

• A condition of having an abnormally high body temperature.

• The condition of having an abnormally low body temperature, typically one that is dangerously low.

• A state of extreme fatigue due to heat exposure.

• A mental state caused by prolonged exposure to cold.

hydration

• The process of causing something to absorb water.

• The process of removing water from a substance.

• The process of adding salt to water.

• The process of boiling water to create steam.

narcolepsy

• A condition characterized by an extreme tendency to fall asleep whenever in relaxing surroundings.

• A disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks.

• A condition that leads to insomnia and difficulty staying awake.

• A psychological condition that results in uncontrollable laughter.

orthopedic

• Relating to the branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.

• A field of medicine focused on the treatment of skin diseases.

• A specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions.

• A branch of medicine that focuses on the study of infectious diseases.

aeronautics

• The study of marine life and ecosystems.

• The science or practice of building or flying aircraft.

• The art of cooking and food preparation.

• The field of computer science focused on artificial intelligence.

cosmopolitan

• Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures; worldly.

• A person who is only interested in their own country.

• Someone who avoids contact with other cultures.

• A term used to describe rural areas.

sociopathic

• Having a personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.

• A condition marked by excessive empathy and altruism towards others.

• A mental health condition characterized by extreme shyness and social withdrawal.

• A personality trait associated with high levels of anxiety and fear of social situations.

claustrophobia

• A fear of open spaces.

• Extreme or irrational fear of confined places.

• A fear of heights.

• A fear of social situations.

aerodynamics

• The study of the properties of moving air, and especially of the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.

• The analysis of the forces acting on a body in motion through a fluid.

• The examination of the effects of temperature on air pressure.

• The exploration of the chemical composition of the atmosphere.