Hyster/o, uter/o, metr/o or metr/i is a combining form for “uterus”.
Example Word: hyster/ectomy
Word Breakdown: Hyster is a word root that pertains to “uterus”, -ectomy is a suffix that refers to “surgical removal”.
Definition: A hysterectomy is an operative procedure which involves the removal of the uterus in its entirety or part of it.
