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Read MorePneum- and Pneumo- are Greek prefixes widely used in medical terminology. The Pnevm-/Pneumo- prefix has the following meanings: Presence of air or gas. For example, pne ...
Read MoreMelanophore is a cell containing the pigment melanin. Melanophores are found in the skin of many animals and are responsible for the coloring of their bodies. Melanophore ...
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