histo-

histo-

a combining form meaning “tissue,” used in the formation of compound words: histology.
Also, especially before a vowel, hist-.


Origin:
< Greek, combining form of histós web (of a loom), tissue
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Histo- is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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World English Dictionary
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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Medical Dictionary

histo- or hist-
pref.
Body tissue: histogenesis.

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