chol-

American  

1. variant of chole- before a vowel.

   choline.

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Usage

What does chol- mean? Chol- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “bile” or "gall." It is often used in medical terms, especially in physiology. Chol- comes from the Greek cholḗ, meaning “bile.” Bile is a yellowish-green liquid secreted by the liver. The Greek cholḗ is also source of the word cholic. Chol- is a variant of chole-, which loses its -e- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use chole- article.