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1 macro- means large, long mega-, megalo- means great, large

2 Macrobiotic That which prolongs life, used to refer to foods, diet

3 macrocephaly A condition in which the head is abnormally large

4 macrocosm The whole universe or world; a large system regarded as a whole (example: The Death Star in Star Wars)

5 macromolecule A giant molecule, as a rubber or protein molecule, composed of hundreds of thousands of atoms (amino acids and DNA pictured here)

6 macron A straight line over a vowel letter to show a long sound, such as ā in made

7 megalomania A mental disorder in which the person thinks he or she is of extreme importance

8 megalopolis An urban complex including several major cities (Bangkok and Tokyo below)

9 megaphone A funnel-shaped device to amplify sound

10 Part B look up these words:
macroscopic megahertz megalith megalosaur megaton megavitamin

11 Part C notice the directions: use a word from part B!


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