Stems Pertaining to the Respiratory System

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Stems Pertaining to the Respiratory System

StemOrgan or Body Part That Stem Pertains To
Rhino or NasoNose
LaryngoLarynx (voice box)
TracheoTrachea (upper windpipe)
BronchBronchus (lower windpipe)
PulmoLungs
Pneum (o)
Pnea
Pneo
  • Lungs
  • Breath
  • Breathing
  • Air or gas