Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
steato
Prefix
/ˈstiː.ə.toʊ/
Definition
A prefix used in medical terminology related to fat.
Examples
- Steatosis: The accumulation of fat in liver cells.
- Steatoma: A benign tumor containing fat.
- Steatopathy: A disorder related to the presence of excess fat in tissues.
Meaning
The term ‘steato’ refers to fat or fatty tissues, often used to describe conditions or processes involving fat in the body.
Synonyms
- Fat
- Lipids
- Adipose
