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Med 108
17 lymphatic and respiratory system prefixes
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05/26/2026
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Term
Lymph
 Definition
relating to lymph
Term
aden-
 Definition
gland (often refers to lymph nodes)
Term
immun-
 Definition
immune or immunity
Term
auto-
 Definition
self (autoinmine=attacking oneself)
Term
anti-
 Definition
against
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cyto-
 Definition
cell
Term
mono-
 Definition
one ( monocyte=a single cell)
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macro-
 Definition
large ( macrophage=a large cell that engulfs)
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inter-
 Definition
between (interstitial=betwwen tissues)
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bronch-
 Definition
related to the bronchi (airways)
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pneum-/pneumon-
 Definition
long or air
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trache-
 Definition
trachea (windpipe)
Term
laryng-
 Definition
larynx (voice box)
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nas-/rhin
 Definition
nose
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pharyng-
 Definition
pharynx (throat)
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pulmon-
 Definition
lung
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tachy-
 Definition
fast (tachypnea=fast breathing)
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