Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

iatro

Prefix

/ˈaɪ.ə.trəʊ/

Definition

a prefix relating to medicine or healing.

Examples

Iatrogenic conditions are those that are caused by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures.
The term ‘iatrology’ refers to the study of healing or medical practices.

Meaning

The term ‘iatro’ is derived from the Greek word ‘iatros,’ meaning physician or healer. It is often used in medical terminology to denote a relationship to doctors or medicine.