Translating A Word For Meaning

Remember, the word root is the main meaning of the word and the prefix and suffix help to clarify what the root means. To translate a word, begin at the end. Then, move to the first word. Lastly, translate the word in the middle. For example:

1. poly/dips/ia (ia) condition of (poly) many (dips) thirst
2. an/iso/cyt/osis (osis) condition of (an) un (iso) equal (cyt) cells
3. orth/o/dont/ist (ist) specialist in (orth) straightening (dont) teeth
4. micr/o/scop/ic (ic) pertaining to (micro) small (scop) instrument for looking
5. tachy/card/ia (ia) condition of (tachy) fast (card) heart