Medical Terms histo- to infra-

Prefixes in Medical Terminology

• histo- signifies "tissue," referring to a group of cells that perform a specific function.
• holo- means "entire," indicating wholeness or completeness in medical contexts.
• homeo- or homo- conveys the meaning of "same," often used in relation to homeostasis or similar structures.
• hyal- or hyalo- translates to "glass," commonly used to describe clear or transparent structures in the body.
• hydro- refers to "water," highlighting the importance of water in biological processes.
• hyo- describes a "U shaped" structure, often used in anatomical terminology.
• hyper- denotes "above" or "excessive," typically indicating an increased level of a substance or condition.
• hypo- indicates "under" or "deficient," usually referring to lower levels of a substance or condition.
• hyster- relates to the "uterus," often used in discussions about gynecological health.
• -ia is a suffix meaning "state or condition," used to describe various medical states.
• Idi- indicates "one's own," often used to reference individual or unique conditions.
• ile- pertains specifically to the ileocolic sphincter, which connects the ileum and colon.
• ili- or ilio- relates to the "iliac" region, often connected to the pelvic area in anatomical discussions.
• in- signifies a negative effect, frequently used to denote the absence or decrease of something.
• infra- means "beneath," indicating a position lower than another structure or level.