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17 respiratory system prefixes
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09/06/2025
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Term
lymph-
 Definition
lymph, lymph fluid
Term
lymphaden-
 Definition

lymph node 
Term
lymphangi-
 Definition
lymph vessel
Term
immun-
 Definition
immune, protection
Term
splen-
 Definition
spleen
Term
tonsill-
 Definition
tonsil (lymphatic + respiratory defense )
Term
thym-
 Definition
thymus 
Term
nas-/rhin-
 Definition
nose
Term
sinus-
 Definition
sinus cavity 
Term
pharyng-
 Definition
pharynx, throat
Term
laryng-
 Definition
larynx,voice box
Term
trache-
 Definition
trachea, windpipe
Term
bronch-/ bronchi-
 Definition
  • bronchus
Term
pneum-/ pulmon 
 Definition
lungs, air
Term
thorac-
 Definition

Chest
Term
hypo-
 Definition
below, deficient 
Term
hyper-
 Definition
above, excessive 
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