Sharp and Clean Cut Roots: tom

Learn this list of words with the root tom meaning "to cut."
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  1. anatomy
    the study of the structure of animals
  2. atom
    the smallest component of an element
  3. atomic
    relating to the smallest component of an element
  4. atomize
    break up into small particles or pieces
  5. dichotomy
    a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
  6. entomologist
    a scientist who studies insects
  7. entomology
    the branch of zoology that studies insects
  8. epitome
    a standard or typical example
  9. epitomize
    embody the essential characteristics of
  10. lobotomy
    surgery on nerves to and from the frontal lobe of the brain
  11. phlebotomy
    surgical incision into a vein to draw blood
  12. tome
    a large and scholarly book
  13. tracheotomy
    an operation to allow air to flow through the windpipe
Created on Thu Jun 05 16:48:34 EDT 2025 (updated Tue Jun 10 16:32:15 EDT 2025)

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