chylo-

American  

1. a combining form meaning “juice,” used in the formation of compound words.

   chylophyllous.

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Usage

What does chylo- mean? Chylo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “juice.” It is often used in scientific terms, especially in botany and pathology.In medical terms, the form chylo- specifically represents chyle, a milky fluid consisting of fat and lymph produced by digestion.Chylo- comes from the Greek chȳlós, meaning “juice.” As you probably guessed, chȳlós is also the source of chyle.What are variants of chylo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, chylo- becomes chyl-, as in chylemia.

Etymology

Origin of chylo-

Combining form representing Greek chȳlós; chyle