Medical Terminology Flashcards: Hetero- and Hypo-

Study Notes

Hetero-: Indicates differences or variations; often used to describe structures or conditions that are distinct or different from one another.
Histo-: Refers specifically to tissues; commonly used in terms like histology, the study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
Holo-: Means whole or entire; utilized in medical terminology to describe something that is complete in its entirety.
Homeo-: Represents constancy or uniformity; often related to homeostasis, which is the body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions.
Homo-: Signifies sameness or similarity; used in various medical contexts to indicate identical or similar characteristics.
Hyalo-: Describes something that is clear or glassy; often associated with transparent structures in the body.
Hydro-: Simply means water; frequently seen in terms related to fluids or conditions involving water balance in the body.
Hyper-: Indicates an excess or above-normal level; used to describe conditions where certain values or concentrations are elevated.
Hypo-: Refers to a deficiency or below-normal level; commonly used in conditions where there is a lack or lower-than-normal presence of substances.