| micro |
small, millionth |
Microscope: scope means "look." A microscope is a device to look at something small. |
| mono |
one, single |
Monopoly: an industry controlled by one entity |
| multi |
many |
A multitool has many tools on the same device. |
| Nuc |
center |
The nucleus of a cell is near the center; the nucleus of an atom is in the center. |
| omni |
all |
Omnipotent means all powerful; omivorous describes an animal that eats both plants and animals. |
| orb |
circle, round, ring |
Orbit is the path a planet takes around a star, or moon takes around a planet. |
| orium/ory |
place for something |
Laboratory: is a place to perform labs. |
| osis |
abnormal condition |
Scoliosis: abnormal condition of curvature of the spine. |
| pachy |
thick |
Pachyderm: Elephant, with thick skin (derm). |
| ped |
foot |
A pedal is something you operate with your foot. |
| ped |
child |
Pediatrician: a doctor that deals mostly with children. |
| pent |
five |
A pentagon has five sides. |
