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greek - tomy
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8th Grade
03/27/2011

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Term
tomy, tom
Definition
cutting, operation of incision
Term
anatomy (n)
Definition
structure of plant or animal
Term
appendectomy (n)
Definition
surgical removal of the appendix
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atom (n)
Definition
smallest particle of an element (not ‘cuttable’)
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atomizer (n)
Definition
instrument used to produce a fine spray
Term
dichotomy (n)
Definition
cutting or division into two
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gastrectomy (n)
Definition
surgical removal of part or all of the stomach
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lobotomy (n)
Definition
brain surgery for treatment of certain mental disorders
Term
phlebotomy (n)
Definition
opening of a vein to diminish the blood supply
Term
tonsillectomy (n)
Definition
surgical removal of the tonsils
Term
tracheotomy (n)
Definition
surgical operation of cutting into the windpipe
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entomology (n)
Definition
study of insects (cut at the waist)
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tomophobia (n)
Definition
fear of surgical operations
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tomomania (n)
Definition
unusual interest in surgery
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zootomy (n)
Definition
dissection of animals
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