It means "tissue", as in a part of an organ. Histology is used to study biopsy samples or a large number of cells.
Hist- means tissue. An example is histology, which is the study of tissues on a microscopic scale.
The medical terminology combining form meaning hands is mano-
Oligo- is the medical terminology combining form meaning scanty.
Pancreo- is the medical terminology combining form meaning pancreas.
Cerebro- is the medical terminology combining form meaning cerebral.
Ferr- is the medical terminology combining form meaning iron.
Metatars- is the medical terminology combining form meaning metatarsal.
Hypno- or somno- is the medical terminology combining form meaning sleep
Hepat/o is the medical terminology combining form meaning liver.
Uretero- is the medical terminology combining form meaning Ureters or urinary ducts
Hypo- is the medical terminology combining form meaning decreased.
Andro- is the medical terminology combining form meaning male.
Kypho- is the medical terminology combining form meaning hump.