chole-

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See also: chole and c-hole

English

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Ancient Greek χολή (kholḗ, bile).

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chole-

  1. (anatomy, medicine) Bile.
    Synonym: bili-
  2. (anatomy, medicine) Bile duct.
    Synonym: bili-
    Hyponyms: choledocho-, common bile duct
  3. (anatomy, medicine) Bile pigment.
    Synonym: bili-

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Polish

Etymology

    Derived from Ancient Greek χολή (kholḗ).

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /xɔ.lɛ/
    • Audio:(file)
    • Rhymes: -ɔlɛ
    • Syllabification:

    Prefix

    chole-

    1. chole-
      chole- + ‎cystografia → ‎cholecystografia

    Derived terms

    Category Polish terms prefixed with chole- not found

    Further reading

    • chole- in Polish dictionaries at PWN