Word Elements from Chapter XIX

Identify the correct meaning for each word element, or vice versa. Then click "Proceed" to check your answer. Click "Proceed" again to move to the next entry. If you know an entry so well that you would like it removed from the stack for the remainder of your study session, perform a term-ectomy and proceed to the next one. All cards are returned to the stack and randomized upon each visit to this page.
aden-gland
aer-air, gas
agon-to compete, to strive
andr-man, male
anthrop-human being
asthm-, asthmat-short breath, panting
aster-, astr-star
botan-herb, plant
carp-wrist
cau-, caus-, cauter-to burn
cleid-clavicle
cyst-bladder, sac
ge-earth
ger-, geront-old person, old age
gyn-, gyne-, gynec-woman, female
kine-to move
lep-to seize
mast-breast
nause-(sea) sickness
ped-child, instruction
rhe-, -rrheato flow
rheum-, rheumat-flowing, discharge
som-, somat-body
spir-coil
sthen-strength
thorac-chest
typh-stupor
zo-animal