Analyzing Word Parts II
Part of learning biology involves learning many new words. By breaking down some of the
words, you can more easily understand their meaning. The table below provides a simple
definition. Your job is to write and example of a word using the listed prefixes, suffixes, and root
words, and be able to match it with the definition.
Prefix, Suffix, or Root Word
Definition
co-, con-
with, together
-cycle
circle
cyt-
cell
de-
remove
derm-
skin
di-
two
dia-
through
ecol-
dwelling, house
ecto-
outer, outside
-ectomy
removal
endo-
inner, inside
epi-
upon, over
ex-, exo-
outside of
gastro-
stomach
-gen
type
-gram
write, record
hemi-
half
hetero-
different
hist-
tissue
homeo-
the same
Example Word
Analyzing Word Parts II
Part of learning Life Science involves learning many new words. By breaking down some of the words, you can more easily
understand their meaning. The table below provides a simple definition. Your job is to write and example of a word using the listed
prefixes, suffixes, or root words, and be able to match the word part with the definition.
Prefix, Suffix, or Root Word
Definition
Example Word
co-, con-
with, together
-cycle
circle
cyt-
cell
de-
remove
derm-
skin
di-
two
dia-
through
ecol-
house
-ectomy
removal
endo-
inner, inside
epi-
upon, over
ex-, exo-
outside of
gastro-
stomach
-gen
type
-gram
write, record
hemi-
half
hetero-
different
ecto
outer, outside
hist-
tissue
homeo-, homo-
the same