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Greek Roots: Scop, Scept, and Skept

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What does the Greek root 'scop', 'scept', and 'skept' mean?

to feel

to run

to hear

to look at, see, examine (correct)

What is an endoscope?

An instrument for examining visually the inside of a hollow organ of the body.

What is a microscope?

An instrument for making very small objects appear larger so they may be seen and studied.

What is a telescope?

An instrument for making distant objects appear nearer and consequently larger. Signup and view all the answers

What does skeptical mean?

Not easily conceived; doubting; questioning; wanting further investigation. Signup and view all the answers

What is a stereoscope?

An instrument with two eyepieces through which two photos of the same scene appear 3-dimensional. Signup and view all the answers

What does telescopic mean?

Having distance vision; farseeing visible only with the aid of a mechanical instrument. Signup and view all the answers

What is a stethoscope?

An instrument for examining the heart, lungs, etc., by listening to the sound they make. Signup and view all the answers

What is a chronoscope?

An instrument for measuring very small intervals of time. Signup and view all the answers

What is an anemoscope?

An instrument for showing or recording the direction of the wind. Signup and view all the answers

What is a bronchoscope?

A slender, tubular instrument for examining the inside of the windpipe or for removing objects. Signup and view all the answers

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Greek Roots: scop, scept, and skept

Derived from Greek, meaning "look at," "see," or "examine."

Endoscope

Instrument for visually examining the inside of hollow organs in the body.

Microscope

Device that magnifies very small objects for better visibility and study.

Telescope

Instrument designed to make distant objects appear closer and larger.

Skeptical

Characterized by doubt or questioning; indicates a desire for further investigation.

Stereoscope

Dual eyepiece instrument that creates a 3D effect by viewing two similar photos.

Telescopic

Relates to distance vision, often requiring a mechanical instrument for enhancement.

Stethoscope

Instrument used to listen to body sounds, primarily for heart and lung examination.

Chronoscope

Device for measuring very small time intervals with high precision.

Anemoscope

Instrument designed to show or record the direction of the wind.

Bronchoscope

Slender, tubular tool for examining the windpipe or removing foreign objects.

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Explore the Greek roots scop, scept, and skept through flashcards. Each card provides essential vocabulary related to examining and observing, including terms like endoscope, microscope, and telescope. Perfect for students eager to expand their language skills and understanding of scientific instruments.