non-choluric
|non-cho-lur-ic|
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/nɒn-kəˈlʊrɪk/
not related to bile
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-choluric' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'choluric' derived from 'chol-' relating to bile and '-uric' relating to urine or uric acid.
Historical Evolution
'choluric' changed from the Greek word 'chole' meaning 'bile' and 'ouron' meaning 'urine', eventually forming the modern English word 'choluric'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to bile and urine', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not related to bile'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving the production of bile.
The patient was diagnosed with a non-choluric liver condition.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 06:46