hist-

hist-

variant of histo- before a vowel: histidine.
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histo- or (before a vowel) hist-
 
combining form
indicating animal or plant tissue: histology; histamine
 
[from Greek, from histos web]
 
hist- or (before a vowel) hist-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek, from histos web]

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Hist- is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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hist- pref.
Variant of histo-.

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