Lungs and airways

12 roots. Read them through, then practice: a question on each, then words to take apart and build. 16 questions, about 4 minutes.

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The roots and what they mean

pneum/o, pneumon/o: lung; air
pulmon/o: lung
bronch/o: bronchus, bronchial tube
trache/o: trachea, windpipe
laryng/o: larynx, voice box
pharyng/o: pharynx, throat
rhin/o: nose
nas/o: nose
pleur/o: pleura, membrane around the lungs
spir/o: breathe, breathing
ox/o: oxygen
thorac/o: chest, thorax