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chole-

a combining form meaning “bile,” “gall,” used in the formation of compound words: cholesterol.
Also, especially before a vowel, chol-.


Origin:
comb. form of Gk chol bile; akin to chlor- 1
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Main Entry: chol
Function: abbreviation
cholesterol
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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chol- pref.
Variant of chole-.

chole- or chol- or cholo-
pref.
Bile: choleperitoneum.

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