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/or glyco are stems that pertain to sugar.

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