chori-

1 of 2

combining form (1)

variants or chorio-

1

: chorion : chorionic

choriocarcinoma

chorioma

2

: choroid : choroid and

choriocele

chorioretinal

chori-

2 of 2

combining form (2)

: separated : distinct

choripetalous

Word History

Etymology

Combining form (1)

New Latin, from Greek chorio-, from chorion

Combining form (2)

New Latin, from Greek chōri, chōris apart; akin to Greek chēros left, bereaved

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