chron-

Origin

variant of chrono- before a vowel: chronaxie.

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chrono- or (before a vowel) chron-

—*combining form*
	indicating time: chronology; chronometer

[from Greek khronos time]

chron- or (before a vowel) chron-

—*combining form*

[from Greek khronos time]

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Word Origin & History

chron-

form of chrono- used before vowels.

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Medical Dictionary

chron- pref.
Variant of chrono-.

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