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What is the root word definition matched to modern from which it descends A working by Hands B Middle C Indivisible D Child plus physician 1 Atom 2 Median 3 Surgery 4 pediatric?

Here's the breakdown of the root word definitions and their modern word pairings:

* 1. Atom: Indivisible - The word "atom" comes from the Greek word "atomos," meaning "indivisible." It reflects the ancient belief that atoms were the smallest, uncuttable particles of matter.

* 2. Median: Middle - "Median" comes from the Latin word "medianus," meaning "middle" or "in the middle."

* 3. Surgery: Working by Hands - "Surgery" comes from the Greek "cheirourgia," which literally means "hand work." This reflects the hands-on nature of the medical field.

* 4. Pediatric: Child plus physician - "Pediatric" comes from the Greek words "pais" (child) and "iatros" (physician), literally meaning "physician of children."

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