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hyster/o, uter/o

Word root Medical Terminology

Uterus (womb).

Example: hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Maternal-Newborn Nursing, Chapter 6 Key Terms · OpenStax

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