homeo-
Prefix Medical Terminology
Similar, same, or unchanging.
Example: homeostasis (keeping a stable internal state)
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Terms built with homeo-
- homeostasisThe body's ability to keep a stable internal environment, such as temperature and fluid balance.
Related terms
- ex-Out of, away from, or beyond.
- extra-Outside of or beyond.
- hemi-Half or one side.
- hetero-Other or different.
- homo-Same or alike.
- hyper-Above normal, excessive, or beyond.
- hypo-Below normal, under, or deficient.
- idio-One's own, individual, or unknown in origin.