hist-

¹ American  

1. variant of histo- before a vowel.

   histidine.

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hist. ² American  

abbreviation

1. histology.

2. historian.

3. historical.

4. history.

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hist ³ American  

[st, sst, hist] / st, sst, hɪst /

interjection

1. (a sibilant exclamation used to attract attention or urge silence).

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hist British  

/ hɪst /

interjection

1. an exclamation used to attract attention or as a warning to be silent

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Usage

What does hist- mean? The combining form hist- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “tissue.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.In some instances, such as in the term histamine, hist- is an abbreviation of histidine, an amino acid needed for tissue repair.The form hist- comes from Greek histós, meaning “web (of a loom)” or “tissue.”What are variants of hist-?The form hist- is a variant of histo-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. In some rare instances, hist- becomes histio-, as in histioblast. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use articles for histo- and histio-.Another variant of histo- before an element beginning with a vowel is histi-, as in histioid.

Etymology

Origin of hist

First recorded in 1595–1605; representing in writing the sound sequence st

Example Sentences

Saturday sees Brighton, just about the only team who can get pulled into the mire, hist Leeds.

From The Guardian

“John Donaldson physically dominated everybody he played against hist entire career,” Gorton said.

From Washington Times

“Hist!” warned John, stepping quickly toward the light of the lantern held by the sacristan.

From Literature

Trump's corruption is also one of hist greatest powers.

From Salon

The radio hist dismissed Taylor's testimony and coverage that he is a "game-changer" and mocked the media for deflecting from the Taylor testimony.

From Fox News