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September 17, 2012
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hippocampusWhich Means:An organ in the brain that specializes in memory and spatial organization. As In:
Heads Up!This word comes from the Greek word hippokampos, which means 'sea monster'. |
oxygenWhich Means:A gas in the atmosphere (air) that is necessary for animals to breathe and live. As In:
Heads Up!The short I sound is spelled with a Y in 'oxygen'. |
clinicWhich Means:A small hospital or office where the sick are treated. As In:
Heads Up!There are two Cs and two Is in 'clinic'. Both Cs have a hard K sound. |
molarWhich Means:A tooth with a wide top used to grind food, found near the back of the mouth. As In:
Heads Up!Please use an A when spelling the last syllable of 'molar'. |
gumWhich Means:The pink flesh in the mouth that goes around the base of a tooth. As In:
Heads Up!The G in 'gum' is a hard G sound. |
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The woman suffered from a major head injury and might have damaged her hippocampus. She had amnesia and couldn't remember anything.
The pool mattress was filled with air and floated on top of the water. 
The baby had to go for a check-up at the clinic.
The boy had a cavity in his molar. 
When at the dentist, the condition of your gums will also be checked.© 2004-2011 Lexiteria, LLC