Stems Pertaining to the Endocrine System

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Stems Pertaining to the Endocrine System

StemOrgan or Body Part That Stem Pertains To
AdenoGland
Pineal (o)Pineal gland
PituitoPituitary
ThyroThyroid
ThymoThymus
AdrenoAdrenal glands
PancreatoPancreas
Gluco and glyco are stems that pertain to sugar.