chole- Word Origin
- 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 British Dictionary definitions for chole- chole- before a vowel chol- combining form
- indicating bile or gallcholesterol
Word Origin for chole- from Greek kholē chole- in Medicine chole- pref.
- Bile:choleperitoneum.