hystero-
1.
a combining form meaning “uterus,” used in the formation of compound words:
hysterotomy.
Also,
especially before a vowel,
hyster-
.
Origin
<
Greek,
combining form representing
Greek
hystéra
womb, uterus
British Dictionary definitions for
hystero-
hystero-
combining form
1.
indicating the uterus:
hysterotomy
2.
hysteria:
hysterogenic
Word Origin
from Greek
hustera
womb
hystero-
in Medicine
hystero-
or
hyster-
pref.
Uterus:
hysterectomy.
Hysteria:
hysteroid.