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chylo-

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

    chylophyllous.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of chylo-1

Combining form representing Greek ̄ó; chyle

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When To Use

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 ̄ó, meaning “juice.” As you probably guessed, ̄ó is also the source of chyle. are variants of chylo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, chylo- becomes chyl-, as in chylemia.

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