Term | Definition | Example |
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manu | Latin – hand | manuscript |
mis, mit | Latin – send | transmission, transmit |
mor, mort | Latin – death | mortician |
nov | Latin – new | novel |
omni | Latin – all | omnipresent |
pel, puls | Latin – push | propel, pulse |
port | Latin – carry | transport |
prehen | Latin – grasp | comprehend, prehensile |
rect, reg | Latin – rule, rightExample: | correct, regulate |
rupt | Latin – break | interrupt |
crani | Latin – skull | cranium |
cut, cutane | Latin – skin | cuticle, cutaneous |
gastr | Latin – stomach | gastric juices |
gen, gene | Latin – to produce | generate, genesis |
gest | Latin – to carry or be pregnant | gestation (as in pregnancy) |
per annum | Latin – by the year | |
per capita | Latin – by the head (per person) | |
per diem | Latin – by the day | |
persona non grata | Latin – an unwelcome person | |
pro bono publico | Latin – for the public good |