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What does the Greek root 'scop', 'scept', and 'skept' mean?
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?
What is an endoscope?
An instrument for examining visually the inside of a hollow organ of the body.
What is a microscope?
What is a microscope?
An instrument for making very small objects appear larger so they may be seen and studied.
What is a telescope?
What is a telescope?
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What does skeptical mean?
What does skeptical mean?
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What is a stereoscope?
What is a stereoscope?
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What does telescopic mean?
What does telescopic mean?
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What is a stethoscope?
What is a stethoscope?
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What is a chronoscope?
What is a chronoscope?
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What is an anemoscope?
What is an anemoscope?
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What is a bronchoscope?
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Study Notes
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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