Medical Root
metr/o
metr/o means uterus (from the Greek metra, meaning womb or uterus).
What does metr/o mean?
The root metr/o means uterus (the womb). It comes from the Greek word metra. It appears in words about the uterus and its lining. For example, endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus. Note that the same letters can appear in words meaning measure, from a different Greek root metron, so context matters. In medical terms about the female reproductive system, metr/o refers to the uterus and works alongside hyster/o, which also means uterus.
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Frequently asked questions
What does metr/o mean?
In medical terms about the female reproductive system, the root metr/o means uterus and comes from Greek.
What is the difference between metr/o and hyster/o?
Both mean uterus. Metr/o often refers to the uterine tissue or lining, as in endometrium, while hyster/o appears in words such as hysterectomy.
Does metr/o always mean uterus?
In reproductive terms yes, but the same letters can come from a different root meaning measure, so context matters.
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