chole-

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

Origin of chole-

combining form of Greek cholḗ bile; akin to chlor-1

Words nearby chole-

cholangiostomy, cholangiotomy, cholangitis, cholanopoiesis, cholate, chole-, cholecalciferol, cholecyst, cholecystagogic, cholecystagogue, cholecystectasia

British Dictionary definitions for chole-

chole-

before a vowel chol-

combining form

indicating bile or gall cholesterol

Word Origin for chole-

from Greek kholē

Medical definitions for chole-

chole-

pref.

Bile:choleperitoneum.