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hyster-
hyster-(word root) wombExamples of words with the root hyster-: hysterectomyhyster-pref. Variant of hystero-.hystero- a combining form meaning “uterus”: hysterotomy. Also, esp. before a vowel, hyster-. [< Greek, comb. form representing hystéra] hyster-
hyster-[′his·tər] (medicine) A combining form that denotes a relation to or a connection with the uterus. (psychology) A combining form indicating a relation to hysteria. hyster-
hyster(o)- word element [Gr.], uterus; hysteria.hystero- , hyster- (his'tĕr-ō, his'tĕr), 1. The uterus. See also: metr-, utero-. 2. Hysteria. 3. Later, following. hystero- , hyster-Combining forms meaning1. The uterus. See also: metr-, utero-2. Hysteria. 3. Later, following. [G. hystera, womb (uterus)] |