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hyster-

hyster- is the alternative form of hystero-.

Meaning of hystero-

Prefix (1)

hystero-

  1. Uterus; uterine.
    Synonyms:
    utero-, metro-
  2. Hysteria; hysterical.

Prefix (2)

hystero-

  1. later, latter

Origin of hyster-

From Ancient Greek ὑστέρᾱ (hustérā, “the womb”).

From Ancient Greek ὕστερος (hústeros, “higher, outer”).

Questions about hyster-

What is hyster- the alternative form of?
Hyster- is the alternative form of hystero-.

Words near hyster- in the dictionary

  1. hyson skin
  2. hysons
  3. hyssop
  4. hyssops
  5. hystatin
  6. hyster-
  7. hysteralgia
  8. hysteralgic
  9. hysteranthous
  10. hysteranthy
  11. hysterectomies

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