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hyster/o — Uterus

hyster/o means uterus. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: hysteroscopy.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Uterus

• Ancient Greek: ὑστέρα (hystera)

Examples and word parts

hysteroscopy

Examination of the inside of the uterus using a viewing instrument.

Word parts: hyster/o (uterus) + -scopy (viewing)

Recorded forms: hyster-, hystero-

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